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Error Messages Troubleshooting

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If a warning is displayed in the viewfinder or monitor, find the solution here.
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Camera behaving unexpectedly? Find the solution here.

A For Your Safety Before using the camera for the first time, read the safety instructions in “For Your Safety” (0 xii). Help Use the camera’s on-board help feature for help on menu items and other topics. See page 13 for details. Digitutor “Digitutor”, a series of “watch and learn” manuals in movie form, is available from the following website: http://www.nikondigitutor.com/index_eng.html

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❚❚ Camera Displays
Question What do these icons mean? How many more shots can I take with this card? How much charge does the battery have left? How do I keep the displays from turning off? How do I display the menus in another language? How do I adjust monitor brightness? Can I display a framing grid in the viewfinder? How do I view more information about a photo? Key phrase The viewfinder Number of exposures remaining Battery level Auto off timers Language LCD brightness Grid display Photo information 0 6 29 28 157 169 166 158 117–121 The information display 8, 167

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❚❚ Taking Photographs
Question Is there a quick and easy way to take snapshots? How do I quickly adjust settings for different scenes? Can I frame photos in the monitor? Can I angle the monitor for easier framing? Can I shoot movies? How do I take pictures for printing at large sizes? How can I get more pictures on the memory card? Can I take pictures with a small file size for e-mail? Can I choose how the camera focuses? Can I choose the focus point? Can I change the composition without refocusing? How do I focus on a subject that is not in a focus area? Can I set the flash to fire automatically when needed? How do I avoid “red-eye”? How do I keep the flash from firing? How do I turn off the light on the front of the camera? How do I shoot a series of photos in quick succession? Can I reduce camera noise in quiet surroundings? How do I take pictures with the self-timer? How do I use the optional remote control? What is exposure? How do I “freeze” motion? How do I suggest motion by blurring moving objects? Can I blur the background to bring out a subject? Can I make photos brighter or darker? How do I create “light trails” behind moving objects? How do I preserve details in shadows and highlights? Can I take photos at preset intervals? How do I focus the viewfinder? How do I keep the camera from beeping? Focus mode Focus point 3D-tracking Focus lock Auto flash Red-eye reduction Auto (flash off ) mode Flash off AF-assist illuminator Release mode Self-timer Remote control Exposure Mode S (shutter-priority auto) Mode A (aperturepriority auto) Exposure compensation Long time-exposures Active D-Lighting Interval timer shooting Viewfinder focus Beep 54–55 58 57 58 71–72 71–72 30 70–72 155 65–66 67–69 80 82 83 90 86–87 94–95 76–77 25 158 Image quality and size 62–64 Key phrase Auto modes Scene modes Live view Recording movies 0 28–32 33–38 41–47 45 50–51

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. and Printing Photographs
Question How do I view photographs on the camera? How do I delete unwanted photos? Can I zoom in on photos during playback? Can I protect photos from accidental deletion? Can I view photos in an automatic slide show? Can I view photos on HD or standard TVs? How do I copy photos to a computer? How do I print photos? Can I print the date of recording on my photos? How do I order professional prints? Can I create retouched copies of photos? How do I remove “red-eye”? Can I overlay two photos to make a single image? How do I make JPEG copies of RAW (NEF) photos? Can I copy a photo to use as a base for a painting? Can I make stop-motion movies from my photos? Key phrase Playback Deleting photos Playback zoom Protect Slide show Viewing on TV Computer Printing Time stamp Print set (DPOF) Retouch Red-eye correction Image overlay NEF (RAW) processing Color outline Stop-motion movie 0 39. Retouching.❚❚ Viewing. 126–128 124 125 129 132–133 134–135 136–144 138. 116 40.

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Question How do I use the menus? How do I get help for a menu or message? Key phrase Using the menus Help Error messages The information display How do I adjust settings? How do I restore default settings? How do I set the camera clock? How do I keep the file number from being reset when I insert a new memory card? How do I reset file numbering to 1? Is there a quick way to access frequently-used settings? Is there a quick way to access recently-used settings? My Menu Recent settings 191 190 The command dial Menus Two-button reset Time zone and date File number sequence 0 13–15 13 221 8. 169 159
❚❚ Miscellaneous
Question What do I do with the eyepiece cap? What memory cards can I use? What lenses can I use? What optional flash units (Speedlights) can I use? What software is available for my camera? What other accessories are available for my camera? How do I clean the camera? Who do I go to for servicing and repairs? Key phrase The DK-5 eyepiece cap Approved memory cards Compatible lenses Optional flash units Accessories Cleaning Servicing 0 67.

To prevent possible injury. Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the product will read them. The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol: This icon A this Nikonmarks warnings. Should you notice smoke or an unusual smell coming from the equipment or AC adapter (available separately). care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. infant or child Placing the camera strap around the neck of an infant or child could result in strangulation.
A Using the viewfinder diopter control
When operating the viewfinder diopter control with your eye to the viewfinder. remove the battery and/or AC adapter and then take the product to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. After removing the battery. as this could result in explosion or fire.
A Do not disassemble
A Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder
Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally.) from the subject.
A Avoid contact with liquid crystal
A Keep out of reach of children
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. read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this equipment. when the flash should be no less than one meter (39 in.For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury.
A Do not place the strap around the neck of an
A Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction
A Observe caution when using the flash
A Do not use in the presence of flammable gas
Do not use electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas. Should the monitor break. the product should be repaired only by a qualified technician.
❚❚ WARNINGS A Keep the sun out of the frame
Keep the sun well out of the frame when shooting backlit subjects. In the event of malfunction. • Using the flash close to the subject’s eyes could cause temporary visual impairment. Should the product break open as the result of a fall or other accident. Continued operation could result in injury. take the equipment to a Nikon-authorized service center for inspection. unplug the AC adapter and remove the battery immediately. Sunlight focused into the camera when the sun is in or close to the frame could cause a fire. read all warnings before using product. • Using the camera with the flash in close contact with the skin or other objects could cause burns. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants. Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. taking care to avoid burns.

Continued use could result in fire. • When the battery is not in use. take the power cable to a Nikon-authorized service representative for inspection. modify. • Be sure the product is off before replacing the battery. use only the cables provided or sold by Nikon for the purpose to maintain compliance with product regulations. • Discontinue use immediately should you notice any changes in the battery.
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A CD-ROMs
CD-ROMs containing software or manuals should not be played back on audio CD equipment. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock. be sure to remove the battery when no charge remains. To avoid damage to the product. Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric shock.
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quick charger • Keep dry. be sure it is unplugged. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Do not use with travel converters or adapters designed to convert from one voltage to another or with DC-to-AC inverters. • Do not handle the power cable or go near the charger during thunderstorms. • Do not short or disassemble the battery. Failure to observe this precaution could damage the product or cause overheating or fire. • Do not handle the plug or charger with wet hands. Do not place it under heavy objects or expose it to heat or flame. attach the terminal cover and store in a cool. • Do not immerse in or expose to water.
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. or forcibly tug or bend the power cable. such as discoloration or deformation. Failure to observe this precaution could result in electric shock. • Replace the terminal cover when transporting the battery. Before removing the battery turn the camera off and allow the battery to cool. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries for use in this product: • Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. Playing CD-ROMs on an audio CD player could cause hearing loss or damage the equipment. When connecting cables to the input and output jacks. • Do not damage. • Batteries are prone to leakage when fully discharged. • Dust on or near the metal parts of the plug should be removed with a dry cloth. • The battery may be hot immediately after use or when the product has been used on battery power for an extended period. Do not transport or store the battery with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. • Do not attempt to insert the battery upside down or backwards. • Do not expose the battery to flame or to excessive heat. If you are using an AC adapter. Should the insulation be damaged and the wires become exposed. dry place.A Observe proper precautions when handling
batteries Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled.

and can radiate The FCC requires the user be notified that any radio frequency energy and.
Notices for Customers in the U. • While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in these manuals is accurate and complete. that are not expressly approved by Nikon may cause harmful interference to radio Corporation may void the user’s authority to communications.A.. This Modifications equipment generates.S. • Nikon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described in these manuals at any time and without prior notice. by any means. the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the Notice for Customers in the State of California following measures: WARNING: Handling the cord on this product • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. U.Notices
• No part of the manuals included with this product may be reproduced. or other reproductive harm.S. 1300 Walt Whitman Road. uses. Melville. transmitted. or translated into any language in any form. receiver is connected. if not installed changes or modifications made to this device and used in accordance with the instructions. New York 11747-3064. Using other television reception. guarantee that interference will not occur in a Interface Cables particular installation. • Nikon will not be held liable for any damages resulting from the use of this product. • Consult the dealer or an experienced Tel. a chemical known to • Increase the separation between the the State of California to cause birth defects equipment and receiver. pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. stored in a retrieval system. If this equipment does Use the interface cables sold or provided by cause harmful interference to radio or Nikon for your equipment. which can be interface cables may exceed the limits of determined by turning the equipment off Class B Part 15 of the FCC rules. without Nikon’s prior written permission. we would appreciate it were you to bring any errors or omissions to the attention of the Nikon representative in your area (address provided separately). transcribed. there is no operate the equipment. may expose you to lead. However. circuit different from that to which the Nikon Inc. D5000 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful CAUTIONS interference in a residential installation.: 631-547-4200 radio/television technician for help. Wash hands after • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a handling.A.
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. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device. and on.

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. Be sure to also replace any pictures selected for preset manual white balance (0 99). potentially resulting in the malicious use of personal image data. Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Nikon cameras are designed to the highest standards and include complex electronic circuitry. igniting. pictures of empty sky). are designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.Notices for Customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. erase all data using commercial deletion software. whether marked with this symbol or not. or format the device and then completely refill it with images containing no private information (for example. and flash accessories) certified by Nikon specifically for use with this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within the operational and safety requirements of this electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronic accessories (including battery chargers. rupturing. Deleted files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using commercially available software. This symbol on the battery indicates that the battery is to be collected separately. or leaking. The following apply only to users in European countries: • This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Notice for Customers in Europe This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately. The use of non-Nikon electronic accessories could damage the camera and may void your Nikon warranty. contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.
Disposing of Data Storage Devices Please note that deleting images or formatting memory cards or other data storage devices does not completely erase the original image data. Care should be taken to avoid injury when physically destroying data storage devices. contact a local authorized Nikon dealer. contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management. • For more information. Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s responsibility. • For more information. Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another person. Do not dispose of as household waste. The use of third-party rechargeable Li-ion batteries not bearing the Nikon holographic seal shown at right could interfere with normal operation of the camera or result in the batteries overheating. The following apply only to users in European countries: • All batteries.
ATTENTION Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. AC adapters. batteries. For more information about Nikon brand accessories.

Also. and general advice on digital imaging and photography. take a test shot to ensure that the camera is functioning normally. drawings.A.nikon-asia. The copying or reproduction of stamps issued by the government and of certified documents stipulated by law is prohibited. Life-Long Learning As part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and education. such as passes and meal coupons.com/ • For users in Europe and Africa: http://www. tips. even if such copies or reproductions are stamped “Sample. woodcuts.
Before Taking Important Pictures Before taking pictures on important occasions (such as at weddings or before taking the camera on a trip). paintings. or local government bonds. Unless the prior permission of the government has been obtained. Nikon will not be held liable for damages or lost profits that may result from product malfunction. except when a minimum of necessary copies are to be provided for business use by a company. music.nikon. bills. the copying or reproduction of unused postage stamps or post cards issued by the government is prohibited. and tickets. digital camera. licenses issued by public agencies and private groups.com/support • For users in Asia. or other device may be punishable by law.com/
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. maps.). or coupon tickets. • Comply with copyright notices The copying or reproduction of copyrighted creative works such as books. coins. Do not use this product for the purpose of making illegal copies or to infringe copyright laws.europe-nikon. Oceania. government bonds. commuter passes. or securities which are circulated in a foreign country is prohibited. ID cards.: http://www. • Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Do not copy or reproduce paper money. etc. and the Middle East: http://www. securities. answers to frequently-asked questions (FAQs). continually-updated information is available on-line at the following sites: • For users in the U. See the following URL for contact information: http://imaging. do not copy or reproduce passports issued by the government.com/ Visit these sites to keep up-to-date with the latest product information.nikonusa.Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or Reproduction Note that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally copied or reproduced by means of a scanner. movies. prints. gift certificates. Additional information may be available from the Nikon representative in your area. and photographs is governed by national and international copyright laws.” The copying or reproduction of paper money. • Cautions on certain copies and reproductions The government has issued cautions on copies or reproductions of securities issued by private companies (shares. coins.S. checks.

.......................................................................... including the names of camera parts..................................................... Charge the Battery ................................................................................................................................................................................. Insert a Memory Card.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. The Viewfinder ..................... The Command Dial...................................................................................... Insert the Battery ......................................................................................................................................................................... Attach a Lens ..................................Introduction X
This chapter covers information you will need to know before using the camera..... Using Camera Menus...................... Adjust Viewfinder Focus........... and how to ready the camera for use................................................................................. First Steps........................................................................................ The Mode Dial ............................................................................................................................................................................................... Format the Memory Card.................... Camera Menus ............ The Power Switch..............................
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❚❚ Symbols and Conventions
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This icon marks cautions. Nikon recommends that the camera be inspected by the original retailer or a Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years.
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Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. Any accessories regularly used with the camera. Camera Settings The explanations in this manual assume that default settings are used. Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. such as lenses or optional flash units. This icon marks notes. information that should be read before using the camera. and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). please be sure to read all instructions thoroughly and keep them where they will be read by all who use the product.Overview
Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera.
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Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories Only Nikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically for use with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate within its operational and safety requirements. should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. This icon marks references to other pages in this manual. To get the most from your camera. THE USE OF NON-NIKON ACCESSORIES COULD DAMAGE YOUR CAMERA AND MAY VOID YOUR NIKON WARRANTY.

allowing the monitor to be angled for high.and low-angle photography or rotated to face the user for self-portraits (0 45). Adjust the monitor before mounting the camera on a tripod. the monitor can be stowed on the camera body by opening it outward and rotating it 180° left before folding it back onto the camera body.
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❚❚ Shooting Position
In other situations. Failure to observe these precautions could damage the connection between the monitor and the camera body. Do not use force.The Monitor
The monitor opens outwards 180° and can be rotated 180° left or 90° right as shown below.
❚❚ Storage Position
To protect the monitor when the camera is not in use.

See Also For information on choosing how long the monitor stays on. this display is replaced by an image of the mode dial. For information on choosing whether information is displayed when the shutter-release button is pressed.❚❚ Changing Settings in the Information Display
To change settings for the items listed in the information display. see Auto information display (0 168).
Fast shutter speed.” see Info wrap-around (0 168). Highlight items using the multi selector and press J to view options for the highlighted item. see Info display format. Turning the Monitor Off To clear information from the display.
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While the mode dial is rotated. The information display can be restored by pressing the R button. Note that the monitor turns off automatically while the shutter-release is pressed or if no operations are performed for 8 s (the default value). (0 166). 0 157). press the R button again. small aperture (large f-number). large aperture (small f-number).
Slow shutter speed. P button
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The Shutter-Speed and Aperture Displays These displays provide visual indications of shutter speed and aperture. see Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers. For information on choosing whether the cursor in the information display “wraps around. press the P button. For information on choosing a design for the information display.

Camera Menus
Most shooting.
G button Tabs Choose from the following menus: • D: Playback (0 146) • C: Shooting (0 148) • A: Custom Settings (0 153)
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B: Setup (0 165) N: Retouch (0 174) m: Recent settings or My Menu (defaults to
Recent settings. Press 1 or 3 to scroll through the display. A description of the currently selected option or menu will be displayed while the button is pressed. playback.
Current settings are shown by icons. help can be displayed by pressing the Q button. press the G button.
If a d icon is displayed at the bottom left corner of the monitor. and setup options can be accessed from the camera menus. 0 190)
Slider shows position in current menu.
Menu options Options in current menu. Q button
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Press the G button to display the menus.
Move cursor up Cancel and return to previous menu J button: select highlighted item Select highlighted item or display sub-menu
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Follow the steps below to navigate the menus.Using Camera Menus
The multi selector and J button are used to navigate the camera menus.
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Select a menu.
Press 1 or 3 to position the cursor in the selected menu.
Press 4 to highlight the icon for the current menu.

Press 2 to position the cursor in the selected menu.
Press J to select the highlighted item.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight a menu item.
Note the following: • Menu items that are displayed in gray are not currently available.
Press 2 to display options for the selected menu item.
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. there are some cases in which selection can only be made by pressing J. press the G button. press the shutter-release button halfway (0 32).
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Display options. • While pressing 2 generally has the same effect as pressing J.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option.
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Battery charging
Charging complete
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Charging is complete when the CHARGE lamp stops blinking. Remove the battery and unplug the charger.
Insert the AC adapter plug into the battery charger and plug the power cable into an electrical outlet.
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Remove the terminal cover from the battery.2 EL-EL V 108 9a 7.
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Insert the battery as shown in the illustration on the charger.
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Charge the Battery
The camera is powered by an EN-EL9a rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied).
7. About one hour and forty minutes are required to fully recharge the battery when no charge remains.

Power switch
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Inserting and Removing Batteries Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries.
Unlatch (q) and open (w) the battery-chamber cover. charge the battery at temperatures above 20°C (68°F). Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (104°F). Wait for the battery to cool before recharging. Unplug when not in use.
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Insert the battery as shown at right.
The Battery and Charger Read and follow the warnings and cautions on pages xii–xiii and 210–211 of this manual. Use the charger with compatible batteries only. for best results.
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6G VR lens is used in this manual for illustrative purposes. which are equipped with autofocus motors. rotate the lens counter-clockwise until it clicks into place (w).
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Attach the lens. position the lens in the camera’s bayonet mount (q).
Keeping the mounting index on the lens aligned with the mounting index on the camera body.
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.Attach a Lens
Care should be taken to prevent dust from entering the camera when the lens is removed.5–5. Being careful not to press the lensrelease button.
Focal length index Focal length scale Mounting index CPU contacts (0 194) Rear lens cap A-M mode switch (see below) VR (vibration reduction) switch (0 19)
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lock aperture at the minimum setting (highest f-number). Vibration reduction is activated when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. which reduces blur caused by camera shake even when the camera is panned. press and hold the lens release button (q) while turning the lens clockwise (w).
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AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3. replace the lens caps and camera body cap. effects vary with the user and shooting conditions). Vibration reduction is disabled while the built-in flash is charging. vibration reduction applies only to motion that is not part of the pan (if the camera is panned horizontally. making it much easier to pan the camera smoothly in a wide arc. Vibration reduction can be turned off by sliding the VR switch to OFF. When vibration reduction is active. the lens may rattle when shaken. To use vibration reduction. Turn vibration reduction off when the camera is securely mounted on a tripod.
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.5–5. reducing the effects of camera shake on the image in the viewfinder and simplifying the process of framing the subject and focusing in both autofocus and manual modes.
Vibration Reduction Do not turn the camera off or remove the lens while vibration reduction is in effect. allowing shutter speeds to be slowed by approximately 3 EV at a focal length of 55mm (Nikon measurements. and can be corrected by reattaching the lens and turning the camera on.❚❚ Detaching the Lens
Be sure the camera is off when removing or exchanging lenses. vibration reduction will be applied only to vertical shake). This is not a malfunction.6G VR lenses support vibration reduction (VR). To remove the lens. the image in the viewfinder may be blurred after the shutter is released. If power to the lens is cut while vibration reduction is on. When the camera is panned. for example. but leave it on if the tripod head is not secured or when using a monopod. slide the VR switch to ON. This does not indicate a malfunction. After removing the lens.

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Turn daylight saving time on or off. in hours) and press J.
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Select a language. month.
Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired language and press J.
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Daylight saving time options will be displayed. or UTC.
Press 1 or 3 to choose the order in which the year. Choose a language and set the time and date.Basic Setup
A language-selection dialog will be displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Daylight saving time is off by default. if daylight saving time is in effect in the local time zone.
A language-selection dialog will be displayed. and day will be displayed. Press J to proceed to the next step. Press 4 or 2 to highlight the local time zone (the UTC field shows the difference between the selected time zone and Coordinated Universal Time.
A time-zone selection dialog will be displayed. press 1 to highlight On and press J.

Press 4 or 2 to select an item. Press J to set the clock and exit to shooting mode. rechargeable power source. Set the clock to the correct time and date.
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. The Camera Clock The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. If a message warning that the clock is not set is displayed when the camera is turned on. which is charged as necessary when the main battery is installed or the camera is powered by an optional EP-5 power connector and EH-5a AC adapter (0 204). the clock battery is exhausted and the clock has been reset. 1 or 3 to change.6
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The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Three days of charging will power the clock for about a month.
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Insert a Memory Card
The camera stores pictures on Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (available separately).
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Holding the memory card as shown at right.
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4. slide it in until it clicks into place. and press the card in to eject it (q). open the memory card slot cover.
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Inserting and Removing Memory Cards Always turn the camera off before inserting or removing memory cards. The card can then be removed by hand (w). format the card as described on page 23. The memory card access lamp will light for a few seconds.
Slide the card slot cover out (q) and open the card slot (w). Check to be sure the card is in the correct orientation.
Front Access lamp
If this is the first time the memory card will be used in the camera after being used or formatted in another device.
❚❚ Removing Memory Cards
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For more information on using the menus.
The message at right will be displayed while the card is formatted. see page 13.
Press the G button to display the menus.
To exit without formatting the memory card. Be sure to copy any photographs and other data you wish to keep to a computer before proceeding (0 134). Highlight Format memory card in the setup menu and press 2. Format the card as described below.
Power switch
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Display format options. Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until formatting is complete.
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Memory cards must be formatted after being used or formatted in other devices. highlight No and press J.
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slide the switch to the “write” position. • Do not expose to water. or copied to a computer. • Turn the power off before inserting or removing memory cards. • Do not touch the card terminals with your fingers or metal objects. Observe due caution when removing memory cards from the camera. photos can not be recorded or deleted and the memory card can not be formatted. When this switch is in the “lock” position.
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Memory Cards • Memory cards may be hot after use. Do not remove memory cards from the camera. deleted.

and then frame a high-contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to focus the camera. 0 54). 0 57). When operating the control with your eye to the viewfinder.
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Focus the viewfinder. viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using optional corrective lenses (0 202). With the camera in focus.
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Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on. use the diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the viewfinder.Adjust Viewfinder Focus
The camera is equipped with diopter adjustment to accommodate individual differences in vision.
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. select single-servo autofocus (AF-S.
Focus point
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Adjusting Viewfinder Focus If you are unable to focus the viewfinder as described above. and the center focus point (0 58). be careful not to put your fingers or fingernails in your eye. single-point AF (c. If necessary. Check that the display in the viewfinder is in focus before framing pictures in the viewfinder.
Slide the diopter adjustment control up and down until the viewfinder display and focus point are in sharp focus.

and in which the flash will fire automatically if the subject is poorly lit.
Check the battery level in the information display or the viewfinder (if the monitor is off. if the monitor does not turn on. To take photographs with the flash off while leaving the camera in control of other settings.
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. an automatic “point-and-shoot” mode in which the majority of settings are controlled by the camera in response to shooting conditions. rotate the mode dial to j to select auto (flash off ) mode.
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Power switch
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Check the battery level.“Point-and-Shoot” Photography (i and j Modes)
This section describes how to take photographs in i (auto) mode.
Information display L K H H (blinks) Viewfinder Description — Battery fully charged. the information display will appear in the monitor. press the R button to view the information display. After a brief pause while the camera cleans the image sensor. Charge or (blinks) exchange battery. — Battery partially discharged.
Remove the lens cap and turn the camera on.

No further pictures can be taken until the memory card has been replaced (0 22) or photographs have been deleted (0 40. reducing the drain on the battery. the camera vibrates the low-pass filter covering the image sensor to remove dust when the camera is turned on or off.
Auto Meter Off At default settings.260 exposures. If there is not enough memory to store additional photographs at current settings. the viewfinder and information display will turn off if no operations are performed for about eight seconds (auto meter off ). the number of exposures remaining will be shown in thousands.g. Check the number of exposures remaining.. rounded down to the nearest hundred (e. Press the shutter-release button halfway to reactivate the display (0 32).
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The length of time before the exposure meters turn off automatically can be adjusted using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers. the exposure count display will show 1. a warning will be displayed. if there is room for 1.
The information display and viewfinder show the number of photographs that can be stored on the memory card. 126).
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Check the number of exposures remaining.

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Step 3: Frame the Photograph
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Ready the camera. Keep your elbows propped lightly against your torso for support and place one foot half a pace ahead of the other to keep your upper body stable. use of a tripod is recommended. or capture natural lighting under low light conditions. rotate the mode dial to i.Step 2: Select i or j Mode
To shoot where use of a flash is prohibited.
Frame a photograph in the viewfinder with the main subject in at least one of the 11 focus points.
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Frame the photograph. In j mode. Hold the camera as shown at right when framing photographs in portrait (tall) orientation. Mode dial photograph infants. hold the handgrip in your right hand and cradle the camera body or lens with your left.
Focus point
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When framing photographs in the viewfinder.

the flash may pop up and the AF-assist illuminator may light.
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Check the indicators in the viewfinder. The camera will select the focus points automatically.
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. a beep will sound. If the subject is poorly lit. Camera unable to focus using I (blinks) autofocus. and the in-focus indicator (I) will appear in the viewfinder.
In-focus indicator Description I Subject in focus. In-focus indicator Buffer capacity
While the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. 0 66) will be displayed in the viewfinder. shorter focal lengths to zoom out).
Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus.
Zoom in Zoom ring
Zoom out
Step 4: Focus
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Using a Zoom Lens Use the zoom ring to zoom in on the subject so that it fills a larger area of the frame. the number of exposures that can be stored in the memory buffer (“t”.

the built-in flash will pop up automatically when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
Access lamp
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To save battery power when the flash is not in use. The access lamp next to the memory card slot cover will light and the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for a few seconds (to resume shooting before the photograph clears from the display. return it to its closed position by pressing it gently downward till the latch clicks into place.
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Using the Flash For more information on using the flash. the flash is charging. If the flashready indicator is not displayed. press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down. If the flash is raised. press the shutter-release button halfway). photographs can only be taken when the flash-ready indicator (M) is displayed.Step 5: Shoot
Smoothly press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to release the shutter and record the photograph. see page 70. Do not eject the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the lamp has gone out and recording is complete.
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The Built-in Flash If additional lighting is required for correct exposure in i mode. remove your finger briefly from the shutter-release button and try again. The camera focuses when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. To take the photograph.

making creative photography as simple as selecting a mode. and shooting as described on pages 28–32.Creative Photography (Scene Modes)
The camera offers a choice of “scene” modes.
❚❚ The Mode Dial
The following scenes can be selected with the mode dial:
Portrait Landscape Child Night Sports Close up portrait Other scenes
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naturallooking skin tones. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off. Use for snapshots of children.❚❚ Scene Modes
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. background details will be softened to lend the composition a sense of depth. If the subject is far from the background or a telephoto lens is used. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
Fast shutter speeds freeze motion for dynamic sports shots in which the main subject stands out clearly. Clothing and background details are vividly rendered. while skin tones remain soft and natural.
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Use for vivid landscape shots in daylight. use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

including street lighting and neon signs. and other small objects (a macro lens can be used to focus at very close ranges). insects. use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur.
Capture the effects of indoor background lighting. Use for parties and other indoor scenes.n Close Up
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. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
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Use for a natural balance between the main subject and the background in portraits taken under low light. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur.

snow. Preserves the colors seen in the weak natural light before dawn or after sunset.t Beach/Snow
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Capture the brightness of sunlight expanses of water. use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
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Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrises. The AFassist illuminator turns off. The built-in flash and AF-assist illuminator turn off.
Use for portraits of active pets. The built-in flash and AFassist illuminator turn off. use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. or sand.
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Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. the flash can also be used (0 70). and other landscapes featuring expanses of blossoms.
Use for vivid photographs of food. The built-in flash turns off.x Candlelight
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. use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. The built-in flash turns off. use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.

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Use to create bright images that seem filled with light when shooting bright scenes.
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. The built-in flash turns off. The built-in flash turns off. use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor. Use to create dark. The built-in flash turns off. somber images that bring out highlights when shooting dark scenes. use of a tripod is recommended to prevent blur when lighting is poor.1 Silhouette
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To end playback and return to shooting mode. press 1 and 3 (0 117). To view additional information on the current photograph.
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Additional pictures can be displayed by pressing 4 or 2 or rotating the command dial.
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press the O button again to delete the image and return to playback (to exit without deleting the picture. use the Delete option in the playback menu. press K).
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Delete To delete selected images (0 127).
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Display the photograph. Note that photographs can not be recovered once deleted. all images taken on a selected date (0 128).
Display the photograph you wish to delete as described on the preceding page.Deleting Unwanted Photographs
To delete the photograph currently displayed in the monitor. or all images in the current playback folder (0 146). A confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Press the O button. press the O button.
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Indicates that movies can not be recorded.Framing Photographs in the Monitor
Follow the steps below to take photographs in live view. indicator Time remaining The recording time remaining in movie mode. The amount of time remaining before live view ends Time remaining automatically. (movie mode)
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The mirror will be raised and the view through the lens will be displayed in the camera monitor. Audio recording Indicates whether sound is being recorded with movies. Displayed if shooting will end in 30 s or less. The subject will no longer be visible in the viewfinder. The display varies with the option Focus point selected for autofocus mode (0 43).
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Use for portraits.
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Live View Autofocus The autofocus mode for live view autofocus can also be chosen using Custom Settings a3 (Live view autofocus. the camera will focus on the closest subject). Use for pin-point focus on a selected spot in the frame. P button Highlight an option and press J. " Subject tracking Track a selected subject as it moves through the frame.
Press the P button and use the multi selector to highlight the current autofocus mode in the monitor. Use the multi selector to select the focus point. Press J to display the following options (the default option differs depending on the shooting mode.
Focus point
Focus point
Subject tracking: Frame the subject in the center of the monitor and press 1 to focus.
Description The camera automatically detects and focuses on portrait 8 Face priority subjects facing the camera. Use for hand-held shots of landscapes and other non-portrait 9 Wide area subjects. 0 155). Wide area and normal area: Use the multi selector to move the focus point to any point in the frame. A tripod ! Normal area is recommended. When the camera focuses.
Face priority: A double yellow border will be displayed when the camera detects a portrait subject facing the camera (if multiple faces. are detected.

When shooting is complete. The camera will then return to live view mode. or the subject visibly changes size.4
Focus. the focus point will blink red.
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Exit live view mode. Check focus in the monitor before shooting. If the camera is able to focus. To end tracking.
Press the a button to exit live view mode. the brightness and color of the subject or background varies greatly. the subject has looked away). Note that pictures can be taken even when the focus point blinks red.
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Press the shutter-release button halfway to focus. if the camera can no longer detect the subject (because. borders will no longer be displayed. The monitor will turn off. or if both the subject and the background are very bright or very dark.
Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to shoot. if the camera is unable to focus. moving quickly. or a similar color to the background.
Subject Tracking Some time may be required for the camera to initiate focus. the photograph will be displayed in the monitor for 4 s or until the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. press 1. Wide area and normal area: The camera focuses on the subject in the selected focus point while the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

S. Low-angle shots High-angle shots Self-portraits
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Frame shots with the camera close to the ground.
Monitor shows mirror image of what will appear in final picture.
Frame shots while holding the camera over your head. Note that the effects of values over +3 EV or under –3 EV can not be previewed in the monitor.
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HDMI When the camera is attached to an HDMI video device. The options available depend on the setting selected for Custom Setting d7 (Live view display options. 0 161).
Show indicators
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Positioning the Monitor The monitor can be adjusted for self-portraits or for low. exposure can be adjusted by ±5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV (0 90).or high-angle shots.
Exposure Compensation In P. the camera monitor will turn off and the video device will display the view through the lens as shown at right.
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Live View Display Options Press the R button to cycle through display options as shown below.

however. or the subject is lit by spot lighting or by a neon sign or other light source that changes in brightness • A cross (star) filter or other special filter is used • The subject appears smaller than the focus point • The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns (e. When shooting in live view mode. At high ambient temperatures.
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Live view mode can be used for up to an hour. this display may appear immediately when live view mode is selected. To prevent damage to the camera’s internal circuits. remove the rubber eyecup and cover the viewfinder with the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap before shooting. resulting in image noise and unusual colors (the camera may also become noticeably warm. mercury vapor. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry. Bright spots may also appear.D
Shooting in Live View Mode To prevent light entering via the viewfinder from interfering with exposure. the temperature of the camera’s internal circuits may rise. that when used in live view mode for extended periods. or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame.
Although they will not appear in the final picture. Note. the camera displays the shutter speed and aperture in effect at the start of live view.
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.g. To reduce blur when using a tripod. choose On for Custom Setting d5 (Exposure delay mode). but this does not indicated a malfunction). windows in a skyscraper) • The subject is moving Note that the focus point may sometimes be displayed in green when the camera is unable to focus. The camera may be unable to focus in the following situations: • The subject contains lines parallel to the long edge of the frame • The subject lacks contrast • The subject in the focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness. Live view shooting ends automatically if the monitor is closed or the lens is removed. avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources.. During live view. live view shooting will end automatically before the camera overheats. Exposure is metered again when the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down. A countdown display will appear in the monitor 30 s before shooting ends. banding or distortion may be visible in the monitor under fluorescent.
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Using Autofocus in Live View Autofocus is slower in live view. Bright light sources may leave after-images in the monitor when the camera is panned.

or press W to zoom out. rotate the lens focus ring until the subject is in focus.
To magnify the view in the monitor up to about 6.A
Manual Focus To focus in manual focus mode (0 60). press the X button.
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. While the view through the lens is zoomed in. a navigation window will appear in a gray frame at the bottom right corner of the display.7 × for precise focus. Use the multi selector to scroll to areas of the frame not visible in the monitor (available only if Wide area or Normal area is X button selected for Live view autofocus).

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. shooting may end before this length is reached. press the shutter-release button all the way down). The maximum length is 5 min for movies with a frame size of 1280 × 720. Recording will end automatically when the maximum size is reached or the memory card is full.
The mirror is raised and the view through the lens is displayed in the monitor instead of the viewfinder.
Time remaining
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End recording.
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Focus.
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Maximum Size Each movie file can be up to 2 GB in size.
Frame the opening shot and press the shutter-release button halfway.Recording Movies
Movies can be recorded at 24 fps in live view mode. 20 min for other movies. use manual focus to focus (0 60) during recording. both video and sound are recorded. note that depending on memory card write speed.
D The 0 Icon A 0 icon (0 42) indicates that movies can not be recorded. Autofocus is not available after recording begins.
Press J again to end recording (to end recording and take a still picture in the mode currently selected with the mode dial. Shooting can not begin until the camera has focused. A recording indicator and the time available are displayed in the monitor. do not cover the microphone on the front of the camera during recording). A
Modes A and M Set aperture before recording in mode A or M. Exposure can be locked by pressing the AE-L/AF-L button (0 89) or (in P.
Recording indicator
Press J to start recording (at default settings. and A) altered by up to ±3 EV in steps of 1/3 EV using exposure compensation (0 90). S.
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When used in live view or movie-recording mode for extended periods.
Recording Movies Banding or distortion may be visible in the monitor and in the final movie under fluorescent. 20 min. highlight On and press J. At high ambient temperatures. recording will also end if the monitor is closed. recording will end automatically before the camera overheats. the temperature of the camera’s internal circuits may rise. Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the camera’s internal circuitry. highlight Sound and press 2. false colors. Recording ends automatically if the lens is removed. avoid pointing the camera at the sun or other strong light sources. but this does not indicated a malfunction). this display may appear immediately when live view mode is selected. A count-down display will appear in the monitor 30 s before shooting ends. When recording movies.
Press the G button to display the menus.❚❚ Movie Settings
To choose movie frame size and sound options:
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Option 3 1280×720 (16:9) 4 640×424 (3:2) 5 320×216 (3:2) Frame size (pixels) 1280 × 720 640 × 424 320 × 216 Maximum length 5 min. Matrix metering is used regardless of the metering method selected. or sodium lamps or if the camera is panned horizontally or an object moves at high speed through frame. Unless the camera is connected to a TV.
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To choose a frame size. resulting in image noise and unusual colors (the camera may also become noticeably warm. The camera may record the sound made by VR lenses when vibration reduction is on. highlight Quality and press 2.

While playback is paused. The following operations can be performed while a movie is displayed:
1 icon Recording time
Audio indicator To Start/pause/ resume Advance/ rewind Adjust volume Exit to shooting mode Display menus Return to fullframe playback G X/ W Use J Description Press J to start. Press X to increase volume. press 4 or 2 to rewind or advance one frame.Viewing Movies
Movies are indicated by a 1 icon in full-frame playback (0 116).
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More z on Photography (All Modes)
This and the following two chapters build on the Tutorial to cover more advanced shooting and playback options.

Focus
Focus can be adjusted automatically or manually (see “Focus Mode,” below). The user can also select the focus point for automatic or manual focus (0 60) or use focus lock to focus to recompose photographs after focusing (0 58).

Focus Mode
Choose from automatic and manual focus modes.

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Place the cursor in the information display.
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display.

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Display focus-mode options.
Highlight the current focus mode in the information display and press J.

Continuous-servo Autofocus In AF-C mode or when continuous-servo autofocus is selected in AF-A mode, the camera gives priority to shutter response and the shutter may be released before the in-focus indicator is displayed.

Getting Good Results with Autofocus Autofocus does not perform well under the conditions listed below. The shutter release may be disabled if the camera is unable to focus under these conditions, or the in-focus indicator (I) may be displayed and the camera may sound a beep, allowing the shutter to be released even when the subject is not in focus. In these cases, focus manually (0 60) or use focus lock (0 58) to focus on another subject at the same distance and then recompose the photograph. There is little or no contrast between the subject and the background. Example: Subject is the same color as the background. The focus point contains objects at different distances from the camera. Example: Subject is inside a cage. The subject is dominated by regular geometric patterns. Example: A row of windows in a skyscraper. The focus point contains areas of sharply contrasting brightness. Example: Subject is half in the shade. Background objects appear larger than the subject. Example: a building is in the frame behind the subject. The subject contains many fine details. Example: A field of flowers or other subjects that are small or lack variation in brightness. AF-assist illuminator

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The AF-Assist Illuminator If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator will light automatically to assist the autofocus operation when the shutterrelease button is pressed halfway. The AF-assist illuminator will not light during continuous-servo autofocus or manual focus, in shooting modes in which the AF-assist illuminator can not be used, or if Off has been selected for Custom Setting a2 (Built-in AF-assist illuminator; 0 155). The illuminator has a range of about 0.5–3.0 m (1 ft. 8 in.–9 ft. 10 in.); when using the illuminator, use a lens with a focal length of 18–200 mm and remove the lens hood.

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AF-Area Mode
Choose how the focus point for autofocus is selected.

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If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor, press the R button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display.

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Highlight the current AF-area mode in the information display and press J.

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Highlight one of the following options and press J.

AF-Area Mode AF-area mode can also be selected from the Custom Settings menu (0 155). AF-area mode selections made in shooting modes other than P, S, A, or M are reset when another shooting mode is selected.

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3D-tracking (11 Points) When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the colors in the area surrounding the focus point are stored in the camera. Consequently 3D-tracking may not produce the desired results with subjects that are the same color as the background.

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you can also focus on another subject at the same distance and then use focus lock to recompose the photograph. Focus lock is most effective when an option other than e Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode (0 56).
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Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway to initiate focus.
Use the multi selector to select the focus point in the viewfinder or information display. and AF-C focus modes (0 54).
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allowing several photographs in succession to be taken at the same focus setting. If the subject moves. Focus will remain locked while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed.2
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Do not change the distance between the camera and the subject while focus lock is in effect.
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Focus will remain locked between shots if you keep the shutter-release button pressed halfway (AF-S) or keep the AE-L/AF-L button pressed.
AF-A and AF-C focus modes: With the shutter-release button pressed halfway (q).
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AF-S focus mode: Focus will lock automatically when the in-focus indicator appears. press the AE-L/AF-L button (w) to lock both focus and exposure (an AE-L icon will be displayed in the viewfinder). 0 164) controls the behavior of the AE-L/AF-L button. even if you later remove your finger from the shutter-release button.

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Set the lens focus-mode switch.
M/A If the lens supports M/A (autofocus with manual override. slide the switch to M.
If the lens is equipped with an A-M or M/A-M switch. 0 229) can select manual focus simply by setting the lens focus-mode switch to M. regardless of the mode selected with the lens. 0 54). manual focus can also be selected by setting the camera focus mode to MF (manual focus. Photographs can be taken at any time. Focus can then be adjusted manually.
A-M switch
M/A-M switch
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Manual focus can be used when you are not using an AF-S or AF-I lens or when autofocus does not produce the desired results (0 55).5–5.
To focus manually. adjust the lens focus ring until the image displayed on the clear matte field in the viewfinder is in focus.

confirm focus in the viewfinder before shooting.). The distance between the lens mounting flange and the focal plane is 46. the in-focus indicator may sometimes be displayed when the subject is not in focus. After positioning the subject in the selected focus point. Note that with the subjects listed on page 55.6 or faster. press the shutter-release button halfway and rotate the lens focus ring until the in-focus indicator (I) is displayed. measure from the focal plane mark on the camera body.83 in. the exposure indicator can be used to determine whether the focus point for manual focus is in front of or behind the subject (0 156).❚❚ The Electronic Rangefinder
If the lens has a maximum aperture of f/5.5 mm (1.5mm
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Focal Plane Position To determine the distance between your subject and the camera. the viewfinder focus indicator can be used to confirm whether the subject in the selected focus point is in focus (the focus point can be selected from any of the 11 focus points).

meaning that fewer such images can be stored on the memory card (0 215). press the R button.
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Display image quality options.
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor.
Option NEF (RAW) JPEG fine JPEG normal JPEG basic
File type
Description Raw 12-bit data from the image sensor are saved directly to the NEF memory card. Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 8 (normal JPEG image quality).Image Quality and Size
Together. Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 4 (fine image quality). image quality and size determine how much space each photograph occupies on the memory card. Record JPEG images at a compression ratio of roughly 1 : 16 (basic image quality).
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Highlight the current image quality in the information display and press J.
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Image Quality
Choose a file format and compression ratio (image quality).
Highlight one of the following options and press J. Larger. Choose for images that will be processed on a computer. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display.

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NEF (RAW)/NEF+JPEG When photographs taken at NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine. Images recorded with the Color space option in the shooting menu set to Adobe RGB (0 150) have names that begin with an underscore (e. Small copies created with the small picture option in the retouch menu have file names beginning with “SSC_” and ending with the extension “..g. both NEF and JPEG images will be deleted. 0 202) or ViewNX (available on the supplied Software Suite CD). The NEF and JPEG files recorded at a setting of “NEF+JPEG” have the same file names but different extensions. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu (0 184).g.JPG” (e. “SSC_0001.Option File type NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine NEF (RAW) + NEF/ JPEG normal JPEG NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic
Description Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one finequality JPEG image. NEF (RAW) + JPEG normal. or NEF (RAW) + JPEG basic are viewed on the camera.
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The Fn Button Image quality and size can also be adjusted by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial (0 163). “JPG” for JPEG images. “ASC_0001.AVI”).
NEF (RAW) Images Note that the option selected for image size does not affect the size of NEF (RAW) images.g.JPG”). or “AVI” for movies. When photographs taken at these settings are deleted.. “_DSC0001. Two images are recorded: one NEF (RAW) image and one basicquality JPEG image. “CSC_0001.. JPG”).JPG”). File Names Photographs are stored as image files with names of the form “DSC_nnnn. Stop motion movies have file names beginning with “ASC_” (e. only the JPEG image will be displayed.g.
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Highlight one of the following options and press J.
Mode
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If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor. with a timed shutter-release delay or remote control. press the R button. Camera records about 4 frames per second while shutter-release I Continuous button is held down. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display.finger is removed from shutter-release button after shooting and v release beep does not sound when camera focuses. As for 8 (single frame) except that camera makes no sound until Quiet shutter. in a continuous sequence.Release Mode
Release mode determines how the camera takes photographs: one at a time. or with reduced camera noise.
Highlight the current release mode in the information display and press J. Shutter is # remote released immediately (0 67).
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Description Camera takes one photograph each time shutter-release button is 8 Single frame pressed. keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings.
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Place the cursor in the information display. Shutter is " Delayed remote released after two-second delay (0 67). Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required. Quick-response Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required.

If the camera is switched off while data remain in the buffer.
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. note. the power will not turn off until all images in the buffer have been recorded. recording may take from a few seconds to a few minutes. that frame rate will drop when the buffer is full. Up to 100 photographs can be taken in succession. rotate the mode dial to j (0 30) or turn the flash off (0 70–71).
While photographs are being recorded to the memory card. The illustration shows the display when space remains in the buffer for about 21 pictures. See “Auto Image Rotation” (0 170). Do not remove the memory card or remove or disconnect the power source until the access lamp has gone out. see page 215. Buffer Size The approximate number of images that can be stored in the memory buffer at current settings is shown in the viewfinder exposure-count display while the shutter-release button is pressed. the access lamp next to the memory card slot will light.
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Continuous Release Mode Continuous release mode (I) can not be used with the built-in flash.A
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Using a Remote Control If autofocus is in effect in delayed remote or quick response release mode. Hold the camera firmly when removing the eyepiece cup. delayed remote (").
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Frame the photograph. the camera can be focused by pressing the shutter-release button halfway (the shutter will not be released if the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down).
Mount the camera on a tripod or place the camera on a stable. remove the rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown (w). or quick response release mode (#). This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure. DK-5 eyepiece cap q w
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Select self-timer (E). level surface.Self-Timer and Remote Modes
The self-timer and optional ML-L3 wireless remote control (0 203) can be used to reduce camera shake or for self-portraits.
Select a release mode (0 65). After framing the photograph.

The timer will not start if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. or quiet shutter-release mode.
Self-timer mode: Press the shutterrelease button halfway to focus. Two seconds before the photograph is taken. and then press the button the rest of the way down to start the self-timer.) or less. or quiet shutter-release mode. the self-timer lamp will light for about two seconds before the shutter is released. Turning the camera off cancels self-timer and remote release modes and restores single frame. In delayed remote mode.
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Take the photograph. If no operations are performed for about a minute after selecting delayed remote or quick-response remote modes. the camera will automatically return to single frame. No picture will be taken if the camera is unable to focus or in other situations in which the shutter can not be released. aim the transmitter on the ML-L3 at the infrared receiver on the camera and press the shutter-release button on the ML-L3. cancelling remote control mode. In quick-response remote mode. The shutter will be released about ten seconds after the timer starts. continuous. the self-timer lamp will flash after the shutter has been released. the self-timer lamp will stop blinking and the beeping will become more rapid. The self-timer lamp will start to blink and a beep will begin to sound. continuous.
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. which lights for one second before the shutter is released to reduce red-eye. 0 157). 0 157). see Custom Setting d1 (Beep. it will automatically pop up and fire if required when the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 is pressed. In flash modes that support red-eye reduction. The camera will only respond to the shutter-release button on the ML-L3 once the flash has charged. the red-eye reduction lamp will light for about one second before the shutter is released. or 0 modes. remove the clear plastic battery insulator sheet. the flash will begin charging when delayed remote or quick-response remote mode is selected. see Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer. regardless of the number of shots selected for Custom Setting c3 (Self-timer.D D
Before Using the Remote Control Before using the remote control for the first time.
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Using the Built-in Flash Before taking a photograph with the flash in P. 0 157). In auto or scene modes in which the flash pops up automatically. A. the self-timer lamp will light for two seconds. For information on choosing the length of time the camera will remain in standby mode before remote control mode is cancelled. S. see Custom Setting c4 (Remote on duration. M. followed by the red-eye reduction lamp. press the M button to raise the flash and wait for the M indicator to be displayed in the viewfinder (0 70). 0 158).
A The E Button Self-timer mode can also be selected by pressing the E button (0 163). In delayed remote mode. once the flash is charged.

Take pictures. and fire when a photograph is taken.
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Press the M button to raise the flash. o. k. p.Using the Built-in Flash
The camera supports a variety of flash modes for photographing poorly lit or backlit subjects.
❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: P. and w Modes
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Choose a flash mode (0 71).
Choose a flash mode (0 71).
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Take pictures.
❚❚ Using the Built-in Flash: i.
The flash will pop up as required when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.
This step can be omitted when shooting in 0 mode. A.
❚❚ Lowering the Built-in Flash
To save power when the flash is not in use. press it gently downward until the latch clicks into place. n.
The flash will fire whenever a picture is taken. and 0 Modes
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Choosing a Flash Mode The flash mode can also be selected by pressing the M button and rotating the command dial (in P. Mode i. as shown by the flash mode icon: • AUTO (auto flash): When lighting is poor or subject is back lit. The flash has a minimum range of 60 cm (2 ft. Red-eye reduction lamp lights before flash fires. • Y (red-eye reduction): Use for portraits.
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Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in Flash The following shutter speeds are available with the built-in flash when vibration reduction (VR) is not used. A.” • j (off): Flash does not fire even when lighting is poor or subject is back-lit. A n. k. Remove lens hoods to prevent shadows. the effect this produces with moving light sources is shown below at left). reducing “red-eye.
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The Built-in Flash For information on the lenses that can be used with the built-in flash. Use to include background lighting in portraits.A
Flash Modes The flash modes listed on the previous page may combine one or more of the following settings. 0 o Shutter speed 1/200–1/60 s 1/200–1/125 s 1/200–1 s Mode S M Shutter speed 1/200–30 s 1/200–30 s.) and can not be used in the macro range of macro zoom lenses. w. creating a stream of light behind moving light sources (below at right). flash pops up automatically when shutter-release button is pressed halfway and fires as required. S. The flash can be used again after a short pause. s. raise the flash before using the M button to choose the flash mode). see page 196. If this icon is not displayed. • REAR (rear-curtain sync): Flash fires just before shutter closes. p. flash will fire as the shutter opens (front-curtain sync. The shutter release may be briefly disabled to protect the flash after it has been used for several consecutive shots. bulb
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3 EV (Hi 0. allowing higher shutter speeds or smaller apertures.0 EV (Hi 1.
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Highlight the current ISO sensitivity in the information display and press J.7 EV (Hi 0. press the R button.
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If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor.3. ISO sensitivity can be lowered below ISO 200 by about 0. the less light needed to make an exposure. equivalent to ISO 160). or 1. equivalent to ISO 100).
Highlight an option and press J.3 EV (Lo 0.7. Auto and scene modes also offer an AUTO option. ISO sensitivity can be set between values roughly equivalent to ISO 200 and ISO 3200 in steps equivalent to 1/3 EV. 0.
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“ISO sensitivity” is the digital equivalent of film speed. For special situations. equivalent to ISO 6400).

S. the ISO sensitivity last selected in P. A. The Shooting Menu ISO sensitivity can also be adjusted using the ISO sensitivity settings option in the shooting menu (0 149).
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Hi 0. or M mode will be restored.
See Also For information on enabling auto ISO sensitivity control in P. Lo 0. see page 149. For information on using the Fn (E) button and the command dial to select ISO sensitivity. in most cases. For information on using the High ISO NR option in the shooting menu to reduce noise at high ISO sensitivities. or M after AUTO is selected for ISO sensitivity in another mode.3–Hi 1 Pictures taken at these settings are more likely to be subject to noise and color distortion. see page 163. For information on displaying ISO sensitivity in the viewfinder. or M modes.3–Lo 1 Use for larger apertures when lighting is bright. A.AUTO If the mode dial is rotated to P. Contrast is slightly higher than normal. ISO sensitivities of ISO 200 or above are recommended. A. see page 151.
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Press 2 to continue. • To choose a starting time. Highlight the shooting menu tab (C) and press 2 to display the shooting menu. highlight Start time and press 2 (see Step 3). Press 2 to continue. or seconds.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours or minutes. press 1 or 3 to change. press 1 or 3 to change. minutes. Press 2 to continue.
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Press 4 or 2 to highlight hours. then highlight Interval timer shooting and press 2.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight number of intervals.
To display the menus.
Choose from the following starting triggers: • To start shooting immediately. Shooting begins about 3 s after settings are completed (proceed to Step 4).Interval Timer Photography
The camera is equipped to take photographs automatically at preset intervals. Choose an interval longer than the slowest anticipated shutter speed.
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Release Mode Regardless of the mode selected. This prevents light entering via the viewfinder interfering with exposure. check that the camera clock is correctly set (0 20).
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Before Shooting Before beginning interval timer photography. the self-timer and remote control can not be used. the camera automatically takes one photograph at each interval. shooting will continue at the selected interval until all shots have been taken.
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Bracketing Bracketing can not be used with interval timer shooting. Settings can not be changed while interval timer photography is in progress. highlight Start > Off and press J). Use of a tripod is recommended. remove the rubber eyecup (q) and insert the supplied DK-5 eyepiece cap as shown (w). Mount the camera on a tripod before shooting begins. Hold the camera firmly when removing the eyepiece cup. or after about three seconds if Now was selected for Choose start time in Step 2. be sure the EN-EL9a battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector.
Highlight Start > On and press J (to return to the shooting menu without starting the interval timer. take a test shot at current settings and view the results in the monitor. the interval between a shot being recorded and the start of the next shot may vary.
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Cover the Viewfinder Before starting the interval timer. To ensure that shooting starts at the desired time. The self-timer lamp blinks while shooting is in progress. Returning the monitor to the storage position does not interrupt interval timer shooting. Camera noise is reduced in quiet shutter-release mode. To ensure that shooting is not interrupted. Note that because shutter speed and the time needed to record the image to the memory card may vary from shot to shot. The first shot will be taken at the specified starting time.6
Start shooting. Interrupting Interval Timer Shooting To interrupt interval timer shooting.

and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture:
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Description Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. lock the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number).)
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Slow shutter speed (1 s)
Small aperture (f/22) Large aperture (f/5.
Shutter Speed and Aperture The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed Manual (0 84) to “bulb” or “time” for long time-exposures. Shutter-priority auto User chooses shutter speed.
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P. camera selects shutter speed for best Aperture-priority auto results. Use to freeze or blur motion. Shutter speed Aperture
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Fast shutter speed (1/1. A. Programmed auto Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which (0 81) there is little time to adjust camera settings. while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details.

Rotate the dial to the left for small apertures (high f-numbers) that increase depth of Command dial field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. and shoot.
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. All combinations produce the same exposure. choose another mode. a U (R) indicator appears in the viewfinder and information display. the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations.Mode P (Programmed Auto)
In this mode. While flexible program is in effect. focus. To take photographs in programmed auto:
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Frame a photograph. rotate the command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings. Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion.
Flexible Program In mode P. or turn the camera off. different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”).

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Frame a photograph. blurring objects behind and in front of the main subject. long field depths in landscape photographs to bring the foreground and background into focus.
Aperture is shown in the viewfinder and information display. focus.Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)
In aperture-priority auto.
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Large aperture (f/5. and shoot. Rotate the command dial to choose the desired aperture from values between the minimum and maximum for the lens. you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Short field depths are generally used in portraits to blur background details. bringing out details in the background and foreground.6)
To take photographs in aperture-priority auto:
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To take photographs in manual exposure mode:
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In manual exposure mode.
Shutter speed Aperture
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Checking the exposure indicator (0 85).
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The Exposure Indicator If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than “bulb” or “time” is selected. the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right.or over-exposed at current settings.
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Reverse Indicators If (V) (the default setting) is selected for Custom Setting f5 (Reverse indicators. the indicator will flash.. 0 156). Select (W) to display negative values on the left and positive values on the right. Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for exposure cntrl. the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded. the amount of underor over-exposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV or 1/2 EV. 0 164).

Note that noise may be present in long exposures.
Shutter speed Bulb Time
Length of exposure: 35 s Aperture: f/25
Description Shutter remains open while shutter-release button is held down.
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Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable. night scenery. Optional ML-L3 wireless remote control required (0 203).
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Shutter speeds of “bulb” and “time” can be used for long time-exposure photographs of moving lights. Shutter opens when shutter-release button on remote control is pressed and remains open for thirty minutes or until shutter-release button is pressed a second time. For a shutter speed of “Time” (&). To prevent blurring caused by camera shake.
Rotate the command dial until “Bulb” (A) appears in the viewfinder or information display.
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Mode dial
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Choose a shutter speed. use a fully charged EN-EL9a battery or an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector. the stars. Tripod and optional MC-DC2 remote cord are recommended to prevent blur. or fireworks. To prevent loss of power before the exposure is complete. use a tripod and an optional remote control or remote cord (0 203). level surface.

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Bulb: After focusing. Time: Press the shutter-release button on the remote control all the way down. The shutter will open immediately (quick-response remote) or two seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed (delayed remote) and remain open until the button is pressed a second time. Time: Press the shutter-release button on the remote control all the way down. a shutter speed of “Bulb” is equivalent to approximately 1/10 s.
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Self-timer Mode In self-timer mode. Keep the shutter-release button pressed until the exposure is complete.

Camera meters entire frame but assigns greatest weight to center area.
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor. and M modes (in other modes. S.
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Description Produces natural results in most situations. Ensures that subject will be correctly exposed.
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Highlight the current metering method in the information display and press J. the camera selects the metering method automatically). composition.Exposure
Metering
Choose how the camera sets exposure in P. Camera uses 420-pixel RGB sensor to meter a wide area of the frame and set exposure according to tone distribution. with type G or D lenses L Matrix (0 194). recommended when using filters with an weighted exposure factor (filter factor) over 1×. with other CPU lenses.
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Choose a metering method. which does not include 3D range information). press the R button. range information (3D color matrix metering II. color. use to meter off-center subjects (if Auto-area is selected for AF-area mode as described on page 56. and. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display.

Adjusting Shutter Speed and Aperture While exposure lock is in effect. 0 81) Shutter speed Aperture
The metering method itself can not be changed while exposure lock is in effect.
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Use autoexposure lock to recompose photographs after metering exposure:
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Position the subject in the selected focus point and press the shutter-release button halfway.
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See Also If On is selected for Custom Setting c1 (Shutter-release button AE-L. an AE-L indicator will appear in the viewfinder. press the AE-L/AF-L button to lock focus and exposure.
Matrix metering (L) will not produce the desired results. For information on changing the role of the AE-L/AF-L button.
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Highlight exposure compensation in the information display and press J. press the R button. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display.
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Exposure compensation is used to alter exposure from the value suggested by the camera. negative values to make it darker.
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If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor. Exposure compensation can be set to values between –5 EV (underexposure) and +5 EV (overexposure) in increments of 1/3 EV. It is most effective when used with center-weighted or spot metering (0 88).
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See Also For information on choosing the size of the increments available for exposure compensation.
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–0. 0 156). For information on automatically varying exposure over a series of photographs to “bracket” a selected exposure compensation value.. exposure compensation affects both background exposure and flash level. The selected value is shown in the viewfinder and information display.A
The E Button Exposure compensation can also be set by pressing the E button and rotating the command dial.

Flash Compensation
Flash compensation is used to alter flash output from the level suggested by the camera. Flash compensation can be set to values between –3 EV (darker) and +1 EV (brighter) in increments of 1/3 EV.0. or reduced to prevent unwanted highlights or reflections. negative values to make it darker. Flash compensation is not reset when the camera is turned off. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display.
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Highlight a value and press J. press the R button.
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Normal flash output can be restored by setting flash compensation to ±0. In general. Flash output can be increased to make the main subject appear brighter.
Highlight flash compensation in the information display and press J.
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor.
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A The Y (M) and E Buttons Flash compensation can also be set by rotating the command dial while pressing the Y (M) and E buttons.
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for example when photographing brightly lit outdoor scenery through a door or window or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. R Low. press the R button.
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Active D-Lighting preserves details in highlights and shadows.
Highlight G Auto.
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Active D-Lighting: X Off
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Highlight Active D-Lighting in the information display and press J. 0 88).
If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor.

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. while the D-Lighting option in the retouch menu (0 174) optimizes dynamic range in images after shooting. settings other than X Off are equivalent to Q Normal. The Shooting Menu Active D-Lighting can also be adjusted using the Active D-Lighting option in the shooting menu (0 148). an Active D-Lighting setting of G Auto is equivalent to Q Normal. and mottling) may appear in photographs taken with Active D-Lighting at high ISO sensitivities.

Highlight the current white balance setting in the information display and press J. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display.White Balance
White balance ensures that colors are unaffected by the color of the light source.
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v Auto J Incandescent I Fluorescent (0 97)
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If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor. Auto white balance is recommended for most light sources. and M modes. S.
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The camera white balance options are adapted to the following color temperatures: • I (sodium-vapor lamps): 2.200 K • I (high temp.
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The Shooting Menu White balance can be selected using the White balance option in the shooting menu (0 148).000– 5.000 K The Fn Button For information on using the Fn (E) button and the command dial for white balance. see page 0 163.
The I Fluorescent option in the White balance menu can be used to select the light source from the bulb types shown at right. mercury-vapor): 7. While light sources with a color temperature in the neighborhood of 5. such as incandescent light bulbs. Light sources with a higher color temperature appear tinged with blue.000 K • G (cloudy): 6.500 K • I (cool-white fluorescent): 4. defined with reference to the temperature to which an object would have to be heated to radiate light in the same wavelengths. light sources with a lower color temperature.400 K I (warm-white fluorescent): 3. which also can be used to fine-tune white balance (0 98) or measure a value for preset white balance (0 99).200 K • I (day white fluorescent): 5.500 K appear white.000 K • I (white fluorescent): 3.000 K • M (shade): 8. appear slightly yellow or red. Color temperature is an objective measure of the color of a light source.700 K • H (direct sunlight): 5.200 K • J (incandescent)/ • N (flash): 5.
Color Temperature The perceived color of a light source varies with the viewer and other conditions.

The fine-tuning options shown at right will be displayed. not absolute.
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White balance can be “fine tuned” to compensate for variations in the color of the light source or to introduce a deliberate color cast into an image.
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Highlight an option other than Preset manual and press 2 (if Fluorescent is selected.
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highlight Yes and press J.
Place a neutral gray or white object under the lighting that will be used in the final photograph.
To display the menus. press the G button.
Highlight Measure and press 2.
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Description Neutral gray or white object is placed under lighting that will be used in final photo Measure and white balance measured by camera (see below). Use photo White balance is copied from photo on memory card (0 102). Highlight White balance in the shooting menu and press 2 to display white balance options.
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Preset manual is used to record and recall custom white balance settings for shooting under mixed lighting or to compensate for light sources with a strong color cast. The menu shown at right will be displayed.
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Display white balance options.

A message will appear in the information display and a flashing b a will appear in the viewfinder.
If the camera was able to measure a value for white balance.When the camera is ready to measure white balance. If lighting is too dark or too bright. the camera may be unable to measure white balance.
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. the message shown at right will be displayed and a will flash in the viewfinder for about eight seconds before the camera returns to shooting mode. a flashing D (L) will appear in the viewfinder and information display. To return to shooting mode immediately. press the shutter-release button halfway.
Before the indicators stop flashing. white balance can be measured accurately even when the camera is not in focus.

the existing value will be replaced when a new value is measured. direct measurement mode will end when the exposure meters turn off.
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Other Methods for Measuring Preset White Balance To enter preset measurement mode (see above) after selecting preset white balance in the information display (0 96). press J for a few seconds. 0 157). a standard gray panel can be used as a reference object when measuring preset white balance. When shooting in mode M.Measuring Preset White Balance If no operations are performed while the displays are flashing. If white balance has been assigned to the Fn (E) button (0 163) and preset white balance selected by pressing the Fn (E) button and rotating the command dial.nor over-exposed (0 85). The auto meter-off delay can be changed using Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers. The default setting is eight seconds.
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Highlight one of the following options and press J. aperture (mode S). Active D-Lighting. or white balance slightly with each shot.
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Press the G button to display the menus. Choose in situations in which it is difficult to set exposure. or to experiment with different settings for the same subject. Not available at image quality bracketing settings that include NEF (RAW).
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Exposure Bracketing The camera modifies exposure by varying shutter speed and aperture (mode P). the other at the bracketing current setting for Active D-Lighting. WB each with a different white balance. “bracketing” the current value. and A. or shutter speed (modes A and M). Active D-Lighting. ADL Take one photograph with Active D-Lighting off. In mode M.Bracketing
Bracketing automatically varies exposure. or white balance and there is not time to check results and adjust settings with each shot. S.

progress is shown by the bracketing indicator in the information display: • v: Camera ready to take first shot. To cancel bracketing before all frames have been recorded. bracketing will resume from the next shot in the sequence when the camera is turned on. shooting will pause after each bracketing cycle.5
Frame a photograph. one with increased amber.
AE bracketing: The camera will vary exposure with each shot.
1st shot: unmodified
2nd shot: exposure reduced
3rd shot: exposure increased
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Selecting a Picture Control
The camera offers six preset Picture Controls. A.
Highlight the current Picture Control in the information display and press J. and M modes.
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If shooting information is not displayed in the monitor. Press the P button to place the cursor in the information display.
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Nikon’s unique Picture Control system makes it possible to share image processing settings. among compatible devices and software. press the R button. saturation. the camera selects a Picture Control automatically). In P.
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Description Standard processing for balanced results.
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Choose a Picture Control. Minimal processing for natural results. The Shooting Menu Picture Controls can also be selected and modified from the shooting menu (0 148). Pictures are enhanced for a vivid. f Landscape Produces vibrant landscapes and cityscapes. T Monochrome Take monochrome photographs. photoprint effect.
Highlight one of the following options and press J. Recommended for most Q Standard situations. Choose for photographs that R Neutral will later be extensively processed or retouched.

Choose a balanced combination of settings using Quick adjust.
Highlight the desired Picture Control and press 2.
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Press 1 or 3 to highlight the desired setting and press 4 or 2 to choose a value (0 109). or make manual adjustments to individual settings. Default settings can be restored by pressing the O button.
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To display the menus. Highlight Set Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2.Modifying Existing Picture Controls
Existing preset or custom Picture Controls can be modified to suit the scene or the user’s creative intent. or select Quick adjust to choose a preset combination of settings.
Modifications to Original Picture Controls Picture Controls that have been modified from default settings are indicated by an asterisk (“*”).
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Not available when Active D-Lighting (0 94) is on. Purple Blue. greens more blue. Choose from OFF (the default setting). reset if Active D-Lighting is activated after value is changed. Control the vividness of colors. or choose from values between –3 and +3 (choose lower values to prevent highlights in portrait subjects from being “washed out” in direct sunlight. choosing positive values for Vivid makes pictures more vivid. red. Green. and blues more purple. Control the sharpness of outlines. or custom Picture Controls. Not available when Active D-Lighting (0 94) is on. and greens more yellow. positive values (up to +3) to make reds more orange. Not available with Neutral. orange. Cyanotype (blue-tinted monochrome). or choose from values between –3 and +3 (lower values reduce saturation and higher values increase it). yellow. Simulate the effect of color filters on monochrome photographs. Select A to adjust contrast automatically according to the type of scene. +1 for enhanced brightness. Select A to adjust sharpening Sharpening automatically according to the type of scene. Hue Filter effects Toning Choose negative values (to a minimum of –3) to make reds more purple. Sepia. Quick adjust For example. Red.
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Description Choose from options between –2 and +2 to reduce or exaggerate the effect of the selected Picture Control (note that this resets all manual adjustments). blues more green. Choose –1 for reduced brightness. Select A to adjust saturation automatically Saturation according to the type of scene. Contrast higher values to preserve detail in misty landscapes and other low-contrast subjects). Red Purple (0 110). Blue. the greater the sharpening). Choose the tint used in monochrome photographs from B&W (black-andwhite). reset if Active D-Lighting is activated after value is changed. Option
Manual adjustments (all Picture Controls) Manual adjustments Manual adjustments (non-monochrome only) (monochrome only)
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Press 4 or 2 to adjust saturation.
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Toning (Monochrome Only) Pressing 3 when Toning is selected displays saturation options. red R Red more contrast than orange. Release the X button to return to the Picture Control menu. The icons for Picture Controls that use auto contrast and saturation are displayed in green in the Picture Control grid. Orange produces more contrast than yellow. G Green Softens skin tones. Use this as a reference when adjusting settings. The following filter effects are available: Option Description Y Yellow Enhances contrast.A
The Picture Control Grid Pressing the X button in Step 3 displays a Picture Control grid showing the contrast and saturation for the selected Picture Control in relation to the other Picture Controls (only contrast is displayed when Monochrome is selected).
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Highlight an existing Picture Control and press 2.
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Highlight Save/edit and press 2.Creating Custom Picture Controls
The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera can be modified and saved as custom Picture Controls.
To display the menus. Highlight Manage Picture Control in the shooting menu and press 2.
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Highlight a destination for the custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) and press 2.

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The text-entry dialog shown at right will be displayed. The original control is shown by an icon in the top right corner of the display.
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to delete the selected Picture Control. • Delete from card: Delete selected custom Picture Controls from the memory card. Neutral.
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Custom Picture Controls created using the Picture Control Utility available with ViewNX or optional software such as Capture NX 2 can be copied to a memory card and loaded into the camera. or to delete Custom Picture Controls from the memory card. The following options will be displayed: • Copy to camera: Copy custom Picture Controls from the memory card to custom Picture Controls C-1 through C-9 on the camera and name them as desired. highlight Yes and press J. and Landscape) can not be copied to the memory card. The preset Picture Controls supplied with the camera (Standard. Monochrome. Portrait. or custom Picture Controls created with the camera can be copied to the memory card to be used in compatible cameras and software and then deleted when no longer needed. The confirmation dialog shown at right will be displayed before a Picture Control is deleted. Vivid. The memory card can only be used to store user-created custom Picture Controls. • Copy to card: Copy a custom Picture Control (C-1 through C-9) from the camera to a selected destination (1 through 99) on the memory card. highlight Load/Save in the Manage Picture Control menu and press 2. To copy custom Picture Controls to or from the memory card.
Saving Custom Picture Controls Up to 99 custom Picture Controls can be stored on the memory card at any one time. renamed. or deleted.

Exposure meters do not turn off while the GP-1 is connected. allowing information on the camera’s current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. longitude. GPS data are only recorded when the h icon is displayed.The GP-1 GPS Unit
The GP-1 GPS unit (available separately) can be connected to the camera’s accessory terminal using the cable supplied with the GP-1. Option
• Position: This item is only available if the GP-1 is connected. When the camera establishes communication with the GP-1. If no data are received from the GP-1 for two seconds. and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) as reported by the GP-1. This reduces the drain Enable on the battery. GPS data will always Disable be recorded.
Description Exposure meters turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the time given in Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers. a h icon will appear in the information display.
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To play photographs back. Press O again to delete photo. G J See page 145 for more information. press the K button. Press 1 or 3 to view information about current photograph (0 117). Photographs can be taken immediately. 4 to view photographs in reverse order. or to remove protection from protected image. Create retouched copy of current photograph (0 174). Confirmation dialog will be displayed.
K button To View additional photographs View photo information View thumbnails Zoom in on photograph Delete images Change protect status Return to shooting mode Display menus Retouch photo or play movie W X O L (A) Use Description Press 2 to view photographs in order recorded. press L (A) button (0 125). See page 122 for more information on the thumbnail display. See page 124 for more information on playback zoom. The most recent photograph will be displayed in the monitor. To protect image. pressing J starts movie playback (0 52). If current picture is marked with 1 icon to show that it is a movie.

.....125 2 Retouch indicator .. 98 5 4 Camera name 6 5 Histogram (RGB channel).. The histogram will be updated to show only the data for the portion of the image visible in the monitor.... If the image is dark...... Histograms can provide a rough idea of overall exposure when bright ambient lighting makes it difficult to see photographs in the monitor...............................
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Increasing exposure compensation shifts the distribution of tones to the right......... 2 8 3 6 Histogram (red channel) 9 4 N I KON D5000 1/ 12 7 Histogram (green channel) 8 Histogram (blue channel) 9 Frame number/total number of images * Displayed only if RGB histogram is selected for Display mode (0 146)..... tone distribution will be shifted to the right.......... Playback Zoom To zoom in on the photograph when the histogram is displayed.. 96 White balance fine-tuning ... tone distribution will be shifted to the left............

Press again to return to date list. See page 125 for more information. • Date list: View first picture taken on selected date. • Date list: Highlight date. • Date list: Delete all pictures taken on selected date. press the W button when 72 images are displayed. • Thumbnail list: View highlighted picture. See page 145 for more information. • Thumbnail list: Highlight picture. • Date list: Exit to 72-frame playback.
Full-frame playback
Thumbnail playback
Calendar playback Thumbnail list
Press the W button to toggle between the date list and the list of thumbnails for the selected date. Monitor will turn off. Use the multi selector to highlight dates in the date list or to highlight pictures in the thumbnail list.
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To view images taken on a selected date. • Thumbnail list: Delete highlighted picture (0 126).
Date list
The operations can be performed depend on whether the cursor is in the date list or the thumbnail list:
To Toggle between date list and thumbnail list Exit to thumbnail playback/Zoom in on highlighted photo Toggle full frame playback Highlight dates/ Highlight images Delete highlighted photo(s) Change protect status of highlighted photo Return to shooting mode Display menus O L (A) /K G Use W X J Description Press W button in date list to place cursor in thumbnail list. Photographs can be taken immediately. • Thumbnail list: Press and hold X button to zoom in on highlighted picture.

Zoom in or out
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/ K Monitor will turn off.Taking a Closer Look: Playback Zoom
Press the X button to zoom in on the image displayed in full-frame playback or on the image currently highlighted in thumbnail or calendar playback. area currently visible in monitor is indicated by yellow border. Press W to zoom out. Photographs can be taken immediately. Faces (up to 10) detected during zoom are indicated by white borders in navigation window. G See page 145 for more information.
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. Rotate command dial to view same location in other images at current zoom ratio. See page 125 for more information. J L (A) Cancel zoom and return to full-frame playback. 20 × (medium images) or 13 × (small images). Press P and rotate command dial to scroll display to faces without changing zoom ratio. use multi selector to view areas of image not visible in monitor. The following operations can be performed while zoom is in effect:
To Use Description Press X to zoom in to maximum of approximately 27 × (large images). Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame. Navigation window is displayed when zoom ratio is altered. While photo is zoomed in.

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Display the image in full-frame playback or playback zoom or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback. the L button can be used to protect photographs from accidental deletion. thumbnail. display the photograph or highlight it in the thumbnail list and then press the L (A) L (A) button button. Note that protected images will be deleted when the memory card is formatted (0 23). press the L (A) and O buttons together for about two seconds. and calendar playback.
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A confirmation dialog will be displayed. or all photographs in the current playback folder.
Full-Frame.
Press the O button. To exit without deleting the photograph.
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Select an image.Deleting Photographs
To delete the photograph displayed in full-frame playback or the photograph highlighted in the thumbnail list. press the O button again. Thumbnail. and Calendar Playback
Press the O button to delete the current photograph. press the K button. use the Delete option in the playback menu.
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Display the image or highlight it in the thumbnail list in thumbnail or calendar playback. you can delete all photographs taken on a selected date by highlighting the date in the date list and pressing the O button (0 123).
To delete the photograph.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to select additional pictures. n Select date Delete all pictures taken on a selected date. Highlight Delete in the playback menu and press 2. press the G button. highlight it and press W.
Use the multi selector to highlight a picture (to view the highlighted picture full screen.The Playback Menu
The Delete option in the playback menu contains the following options. press and hold the X button).
Option Description Q Selected Delete selected pictures.
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To display the menus.
Highlight Selected and press 2.
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Press the W button to select the highlighted picture. Selected pictures are marked by a O icon.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed. to deselect a picture.
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highlight Select date and press 2. Press W to return to the date list.
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Press 1 or 3 to highlight a date.
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To view the pictures taken on the highlighted date.
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Press 2 to select all pictures taken on the highlighted date. Selected dates are marked with a M icon. highlight it and press 2. to deselect a date.❚❚ Select Date: Deleting Photographs Taken on a Selected Date
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Choose Select Date. or press X to view the current picture full screen.
A confirmation dialog will be displayed.

press the G button and select Slide show in the playback menu. End show and return to playback mode. highlight Start in the slide show menu and press J.
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The slide show menu contains the following options:
Option Description Start Start slide show. Press again to resume. Change photo info displayed (0 117). To display the slide show menu. Select Restart to restart or Exit to return to the playback menu.Slide Shows
The Slide show option in the playback menu is used to display a slide show of the pictures in the current playback folder (0 146). 2 to skip to next frame.
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To Skip back/skip ahead View additional photo info Pause/resume slide show Exit to playback menu Exit to playback mode Exit to shooting mode J G K Use Description Press 4 to return to previous frame.
To start the slide show. Press shutter-release button halfway to return to shooting mode. Pause show. See page 146 for more information.

Connect the supplied A/V cable as shown.
Television Playback Use of an EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector (available separately) is recommended for extended playback.
PAL Resolution drops when images are output on a PAL device. A type C mini-pin High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) cable (available separately from third-party suppliers) can be used to connect the camera to high-definition video devices.
Standard Definition Devices
Before connecting the camera to a standard television. images will be displayed both in the camera monitor and on the television screen.
Connect to video device Audio (white) Video (yellow)
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The supplied EG-CP14 audio video (A/V) cable can be used to connect the camera to a television or VCR for playback or recording.
Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting the A/V cable. Turn the camera on and press the K button. When the camera is powered by an AC adapter. confirm that the camera video standard (0 168) matches that used in the TV.

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Always turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting an HDMI cable.
During playback. The HDMI format can be chosen using the HDMI option in the setup menu (0 168).
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The camera can be connected to HDMI devices using a type C mini-pin HDMI cable (available separately from third-party suppliers). the camera automatically selects the appropriate HDMI format for the high-definition device. images will be displayed on the high-definition television or monitor screen.
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Connect the HDMI cable as shown. Foreign matter in the connectors can interfere with data transfer. Turn the camera on and press the K button.
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Before Connecting the Camera
Before connecting the camera. while ViewNX can be used to sort photographs. a capture mode indicator will be displayed in the viewfinder and information display.Connecting to a Computer
This section describes how to use the supplied UC-E6 USB cable to connect the camera to a computer. and perform simple editing on NEF/RAW photographs).3. 10.
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Connecting Cables Be sure the camera is off when connecting or disconnecting interface cables. 0 202) can be used to control the camera from a computer.
❚❚ Supported Operating Systems
The camera can be connected to computers running the following operating systems: • Windows: Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (32-bit Home Basic/Home Premium/ Business/Enterprise/Ultimate) and Windows XP Service Pack 3 (Home Edition/ Professional). If in doubt.5. install the software on the supplied Software Suite CD (see the Quick Start Guide for more information). • Macintosh: Mac OS X (version 10.11.
Camera Control Pro 2 Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately. where they can be viewed using ViewNX (Nikon Transfer can also be used to back up photographs and embed information in photographs as they are transferred.6) See the websites listed on page xvi for the latest information on supported operating systems. be sure the camera EN-EL9a battery is fully charged.
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Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. Transfer photographs. Turn the computer on.
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Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable.
Connect the USB cable. do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard.
Nikon Transfer will close automatically when transfer is complete. Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle.
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Do not use force or attempt to insert the connectors at an angle. and M modes. do not connect the cable via a USB hub. When taking photographs to be printed via direct USB connection in P.
Take photographs Select photographs for printing using Print set (DPOF) (0 143) Connect camera to printer (see below).
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Connect the camera using the supplied USB cable. Print photographs one at a time (0 137) Print multiple photographs (0 139) Disconnect USB cable Printing Via Direct USB Connection Be sure the EN-EL9a battery is fully charged or use an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector.
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To print selected JPEG pictures on a PictBridge printer via a direct USB connection.

followed by a PictBridge playback display. press the W button. select Printer default). or press X to display the highlighted picture full frame. of copies
Menu shown at right will be displayed. Press the X button to zoom in on the current frame (0 124. or press 1 or 3 to view photo information (0 117).
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Press J to display PictBridge printing options. Press 1 or 3 to choose number of copies (maximum 99).3
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Press 4 or 2 to view additional pictures. press K to exit zoom).
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Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select.
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Description This option is available only if supported by current printer. then press J to select and return to previous menu. Only options supported by current printer will be displayed.
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• Select date: Print one copy of all the pictures taken on a selected date.
Press the G button in the PictBridge playback display (see Step 3 on page 137). select Index print. • Print (DPOF): Print an existing print order created with the Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu (0 146). To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card.
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Highlight one of the following options and press 2.

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X button: View photo full screen
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If you chose Print select or Print (DPOF) in Step 2. or press and hold X to view the W button: View current picture full screen. press 1 or 3 to specify the number of prints (up to 99. JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images can be created using the NEF (RAW) processing option in the retouch menu (0 184). press the W button and press 1. To display the current picture full screen.

Press 1 or 3 to choose page size (to print at default page size for current printer.
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To create an index print of all JPEG pictures on the memory card. only the first 256 images will be printed. border.
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Choose page size. To cancel before all copies have been printed.
Selecting Index print in the PictBridge menu (0 139) displays the images on the memory card as shown at right. Note that if the memory card contains more than 256 pictures.
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The Print set (DPOF) option in the playback menu is used to create digital “print orders” for PictBridge-compatible printers and devices that support DPOF.
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Print Set (DPOF) To print the current print order when the camera is connected to a PictBridge printer. The Print set (DPOF) option can not be used if there is not enough space on the memory card to store the print order. Print orders may not print correctly if images are deleted using a computer or other device after the print order is created.
Highlight Done and press J to complete the print order.
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then press 2 to select the option for the photo information display. to deselect.D The Playback Menu: Managing Images
To display the playback menu. a message stating that the folder contains no images will be displayed during playback.
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Choose a folder for playback:
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Display Mode
G button ➜ D playback menu
Choose the information available in the playback photo information display (0 117). highlight and press 2. All Pictures in all folders will be visible during playback. To return to the playback menu. If a memory card is inserted and this option selected before photos have been taken.

“Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation.
Option On Off Description “Tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures are automatically rotated for display in the camera monitor.
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Choose whether to rotate “tall” (portrait-orientation) pictures for display during playback. pictures can only be displayed by pressing the K button. Note that because the camera itself is already in the appropriate orientation during shooting.
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Choose whether pictures are automatically displayed in the monitor immediately after shooting. If Off is selected. Pictures taken with Off selected for Auto image rotation (0 170) will be displayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation. images are not rotated automatically during image review (0 147).

❚❚ ISO Sensitivity Auto Control
If Off is chosen for ISO sensitivity auto control in P, S, A, and M modes, ISO sensitivity will remain fixed at the value selected by the user (0 74). When On is chosen, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted if optimal exposure can not be achieved at the value selected by the user (flash level is adjusted appropriately). The maximum value for auto ISO sensitivity can be selected using the Maximum sensitivity option in the ISO sensitivity auto control menu (choose lower values to prevent noise; the minimum value for auto ISO sensitivity is automatically set to ISO 200). In modes P and A, sensitivity will only be adjusted if underexposure would result at the shutter speed selected for Minimum shutter speed. Slower shutter speeds will be used only if optimum exposure can not be achieved at the ISO sensitivity value selected for Maximum sensitivity. If the ISO sensitivity selected by the user is higher than the value selected for Maximum sensitivity, the value selected for Maximum sensitivity will be used instead. When On is selected, the viewfinder shows ISO-AUTO and the information display ISO-A. These indictors blink when sensitivity is altered from the value selected by the user.

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Auto Distortion Control

G button ➜ C shooting menu

Select On to reduce barrel distortion when shooting with wideangle lenses and to reduce pin-cushion distortion when shooting with long lenses (note that the edges of the area visible in the viewfinder may be cropped out of the final photograph, and that the time needed to process photographs before recording begins may increase). This option is available only with type G and D lenses (PC, fisheye, and certain other lenses excluded).

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Color Space

G button ➜ C shooting menu

The color space determines the gamut of colors available for color reproduction. Choose sRGB for photographs that will be printed or used “as is,” with no further modification. Adobe RGB has a wider color gamut and is recommended for images that will be extensively processed or retouched after leaving the camera.

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Color Space Color spaces define the correspondence between colors and the numeric values that represent them in a digital image file. The sRGB color space is widely used, while the Adobe RGB color space is typically used in publishing and commercial printing. sRGB is recommended when taking photographs that will be printed without modification or viewed in applications that do not support color management, or when taking photographs that will be printed with ExifPrint, the direct printing option on some household printers, or kiosk printing or other commercial print services. Adobe RGB photographs can also be printed using these options, but colors will not be as vivid.

JPEG photographs taken in the Adobe RGB color space are DCF compliant; applications and printers that support DCF will select the correct color space automatically. If the application or device does not support DCF, select the appropriate color space manually. For more information, see the documentation provided with the application or device.

If On is selected, photographs taken at shutter speeds slower than 8 s will be processed to reduce noise. The time required for processing is roughly equal to the current shutter speed; during processing, “l m” will blink in the viewfinder and photographs can not be taken. In continuous release mode, frame rates will slow and the capacity of the memory buffer will drop. Noise reduction will not be performed if the camera is turned off before processing is complete.

High ISO NR

G button ➜ C shooting menu

Photographs taken at high ISO sensitivities can be processed to reduce “noise.”
Option Description S High Noise reduction is performed at ISO sensitivities of ISO 800 and higher. While T Normal photographs are being processed, the capacity of the memory buffer will drop. Choose the amount of noise reduction performed from High, Normal, U Low and Low. Noise reduction is only performed at sensitivities of Hi 0.3 and higher. The Off amount of noise reduction is less than the amount performed when Low is selected for High ISO NR.

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Active Folder

G button ➜ C shooting menu

Create, rename, or delete folders, or choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored. • Select folder: Choose the folder in which subsequent photographs will be stored.
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• New: Create a new folder and name it as described below. • Rename: Select a folder from the list and rename it as described below. • Delete: Delete all empty folders on the memory card.

❚❚ Naming and Renaming Folders
Folder names can be up to five characters long. To Keyboard move the cursor in the name area, rotate the area command dial. To enter a new letter at the current Name area cursor position, use the multi selector to highlight the desired character in the keyboard area and press the X button. To delete the character at the current cursor position, press the O button. Press J to save changes and return to the shooting menu, or press G to exit without creating a new folder or changing the folder name.
Folder Names On the memory card, folder names are preceded by a three-digit folder number assigned automatically by the camera (e.g., 100D5000). Each folder can contain up to 999 photographs. During shooting, pictures are stored in the highest-numbered folder with the selected name. If a photograph is taken when the current folder is full or contains a photograph numbered 9999, the camera will create a new folder by adding one to the current folder number (e.g., 101D5000). The camera treats folders with the same name but different folder numbers as the same folder. For example, if the folder NIKON is selected for Active folder, photographs in all folders named NIKON (100NIKON, 101NIKON, 102NIKON, etc.) will be visible when Current is selected for Playback folder (0 146). Renaming changes all folders with the same name but leaves the folder numbers intact.

This option determines how the focus point for autofocus is selected (0 56).

a2: Built-in AF-assist Illuminator

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

If On is selected and lighting is poor, the built-in AF-assist AF-assist illuminator illuminator (0 55) will light to assist the focus operation in single-servo AF (AF-S selected for focus mode, or single-servo AF selected in AF-A focus mode) when Auto-area is selected for AFarea mode or when Single point, Dynamic area, or 3Dtracking (11 points) is selected and the center focus point is used. If Off is selected, the AF-assist illuminator will not light to assist the focus operation. The camera may not be able to focus using autofocus when lighting is poor.

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a3: Live View Autofocus

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

This option determines how the focus point for autofocus is selected in live view (0 43).

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G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose On to use the exposure indicator to determine whether the camera is correctly focused in manual focus mode (0 54; note that this function is not available in shooting mode M, when the exposure indicator instead shows whether the subject is correctly exposed).
Indicator Description Camera in focus. Focus point is slightly in front of subject. Focus point is well in front of subject. Indicator Description Focus point is slightly behind subject. Focus point is well behind subject. Camera can not determine correct focus.

Using the Rangefinder The rangefinder requires a lens with a maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster and is not available in live view. The desired results may not be achieved in situations in which the camera would be unable to focus using autofocus (0 55).

At the default setting of Off, exposure only locks when the AE-L/ AF-L button is pressed. If On is selected, exposure will also lock when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.

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c2: Auto off Timers

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

This option determines how long the monitor remains on if no operations are performed during menu display and playback (Playback/menus), while photographs are displayed in the monitor after shooting (Image review), and how long the exposure meters, viewfinder, and information display remain on when no operations are performed (Auto meter-off ). Choose shorter auto-off delays to reduce the drain on the battery.
Description (all times are approximate) Auto-off timers are set to the following values: Playback/menus Image review C Short Short 8s 4s D Normal Normal 12 s 4s E Long Long 20 s 20 s F Custom Option

Auto meter-off 4s 8s 1 min.

Make separate adjustments to the Playback/menus, Image review, and Auto meter-off timers. When settings are complete, highlight Done and press J.

Auto off Timers The exposure meters will not turn off automatically when the camera is powered by an optional EH-5a AC adapter and EP-5 power connector. The monitor and viewfinder will not turn off automatically when the camera is connected to a printer via USB.

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G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose the length of the shutter release delay and the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in self-timer mode.
Option Description Self-timer delay Choose a shutter release delay. Press 1 or 3 to choose the number of shots taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed in Number of shots self-timer mode (if a value other than 1 is selected, shots will be taken at 3 s intervals).

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G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose how long the camera will wait for a signal from the remote before cancelling delayed or quick-response remote mode and restoring single-frame, continuous, or quiet shutterrelease mode (0 65). Choose shorter times for longer battery life.

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d1: Beep
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

If High (high pitch) or Low (low pitch) is selected, a beep will sound at the selected pitch when the camera focuses in singleservo AF (AF-S or when shooting stationary subjects in AF-A focus mode), while the release timer is counting down in selftimer and delayed remote modes (0 65, 67), or when a photograph is taken in quick-response remote mode (0 67). The beep will not sound when Off is selected; note that in v (quiet shutter-release mode), Beep is not available and a beep does not sound when the camera focuses. The current setting is shown in the information display: 3 is displayed when the beep is on, 2 when it is off.

d2: Viewfinder Grid Display

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

Choose On to display on-demand grid lines in the viewfinder for reference when composing photographs.

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d4: File Number Sequence

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

When a photograph is taken, the camera names the file by adding one to the last file number used. This option controls whether file numbering continues from the last number used when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera.
Description When a new folder is created, the memory card formatted, or a new memory card inserted in the camera, file numbering continues from the last number used or from the largest file number in the current folder, whichever is higher. If a On photograph is taken when the current folder contains a photograph numbered 9999, a new folder will be created automatically and file numbering will begin again from 0001. File numbering is reset to 0001 when a new folder is created, the memory card is formatted, or a new memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that a new Off folder is created automatically if a photograph is taken when the current folder contains 999 photographs. Same as for On, except that the next photograph taken is assigned a file number K Reset by adding one to the largest file number in the current folder. If the folder is empty, file numbering is reset to 0001. Option

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d5: Exposure Delay Mode

G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu

At the default setting of Off, shutter is released when the shutter-release button is pressed. In situations where the slightest camera movement can blur pictures, On can be selected to delay shutter release until about 1 s after the shutter-release button is pressed and the mirror is raised.

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Date information is not imprinted on photographs taken in NEF (RAW) format and can not be added to or removed from existing pictures. 04 .
Date Imprint The date is recorded in the order selected in the Time zone and date menu (0 169). The date or date and time are imprinted on photographs taken while this option is in effect. or select Imprint date in the Print set (DPOF) menu to print the date of recording on all pictures in the current DPOF print order (0 144). 141).d6: Date Imprint
Option Off a Date b Date and time c Date counter
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu
Choose the date information imprinted on photographs as they are taken.
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New photos are imprinted with a time stamp showing the number of days between the date of shooting and a selected date (0 161).

you will be prompted to select a date for slot 1. and enter the date. enter a date using the multi selector and press J. Highlight an option and press J. 04 . highlight the slot and press J. highlight Display options and press 2 to display the menu shown at right. To return to the Custom Settings menu. highlight a slot. 2009
Future date (two days remaining)
Past date (two days elapsed)
Up to three separate dates can be stored in slots 1. To choose a date counter format. to deselect. 04 . and 3. To use the stored date.
02 / 20 . press 2. 2009
02 / 24 . highlight Done and press J (note that at least one option must be on).❚❚ Date Counter
Pictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with the number of days remaining until a future date or the number days elapsed since a past date.
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G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu
Choose the indicators available for display in live view mode (0 45). Highlight Done in the date counter menu and press J when settings are complete.
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i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used in all other cases. the brightness of the background is not taken into account. At full power. see page 103).
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Option 1 TTL G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu
Choose the flash mode for the built-in flash in P. and M modes. ISO 200. S.
Description Flash output is adjusted automatically in response to shooting conditions.
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G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu
Choose the setting (exposure. S. 2 Manual the built-in flash has a Guide Number of 18/59 (m/ft. 20 °C/68 °F). Choose a flash level between Full and 1/32 (1/32 of full power).

To exit without recording an NEF (RAW) copy. * The item currently selected for Custom Setting f1 is shown by a white-on-black icon (Release mode is shown by an Fn icon). If image quality is set to JPEG fine. and M modes only. 0 104). Press the Fn (E) button and rotate the command dial to select a Auto t bracketing increment (exposure and white balance bracketing) or to bracketing * turn ADL bracketing on or off (P. A. Press the Fn (E) button and rotate the command dial to select the I Release mode * release mode (0 65). S. & +NEF (RAW) The exposure-count displays show the number of NEF (RAW) images that can be recorded. 0 94).
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu
Fn (E) button Description Press the Fn (E) button to toggle self-timer mode on and off (0 69). Active Press the Fn (E) button and rotate the command dial to select an Active ! D-Lighting * D-Lighting option (P. or JPEG basic. S. 0 96). JPEG normal. press the Fn (E) button again or turn the camera off.f: Controls
f1: Assign E/Fn Button
Choose the role played by the Fn (E) button. ISO Press the Fn (E) button and rotate the command dial to select ISO w sensitivity * sensitivity (0 74). and M modes only. White Press the Fn (E) button and rotate the command dial to select white m balance * balance (P. A. Image quality/ Press the Fn (E) button and rotate the command dial to select image v size * quality and size (0 62). “RAW” will appear in the information display and an NEF (RAW) copy will be recorded with the next picture taken after the Fn (E) button is pressed. Option E Self-timer
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and remains locked E AE lock (hold) until the button is pressed a second time or the exposure meters turn off. Selecting Enable release allows the shutter to be released when no memory card is inserted.
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu
AE-L/AF-L button
. Exposure locks while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. Select (W) to display negative values on the left and positive values on the right. Focus locks while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed.
f5: Reverse Indicators
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu
At the default setting of (V). although no pictures will be recorded (they will however be displayed in the monitor in demo mode). Exposure locks when the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. the shutter-release button is only enabled when a memory card is inserted in the camera. Note that when photographs are being captured to a computer using Camera Control Pro 2 (available separately). photographs are not recorded to the camera memory card and the shutter will be enabled regardless of the setting chosen for this option.
Description Focus and exposure lock while the AE-L/AF-L button is pressed. the exposure indicators in the viewfinder and information display are displayed with positive values on the left and negative values on the right. The AE-L/AF-L button initiates autofocus.
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Option B AE/AF lock C AE lock only F AF lock only
f3: Reverse Dial Rotation
G button ➜ A Custom Settings menu
Choose Yes to reverse the direction of the command dial.
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Choose the role played by the AE-L/AF-L button.

if image review (0 147) is off. S.Auto Information Display
G button ➜ B setup menu
This option can be set separately for auto and scene modes and for P. Choose On if you find yourself frequently referring to the information display during shooting.
Video Mode
G button ➜ B setup menu
When connecting the camera to a television or VCR via the A/V out connector. the information display can only be viewed by pressing the R button. If Off is selected.
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Info Wrap-around
G button ➜ B setup menu
If On is selected. choose an HDMI format. If Auto is selected. it will also be displayed immediately after shooting. the camera will automatically select the appropriate format. A.
HDMI
G button ➜ B setup menu
The camera is equipped with an HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector.

set the camera clock. The following options are available:
Option Description Danish German English Spanish Finnish French Option Description Italian Dutch Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Option Description Swedish Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese Japanese Korean
Image Comment
G button ➜ B setup menu
Add a comment to new photographs as they are taken.Time Zone and Date
G button ➜ B setup menu
Change time zones. The comment is also visible on the third shooting data page in the photo information display (0 120). Date and time Set the camera clock (0 20). 0 202). The default setting is Off.
Description Choose a time zone. choose the date display order. The camera clock will automatically be saving time advanced or set back one hour. • Input comment: Input a comment as described on page 152. The camera clock is automatically set to the time in the Time zone new time zone. and year are displayed. Comments can be up to 36 characters long. Date format Choose the order in which the day. Option
Language
G button ➜ B setup menu
Choose a language for camera menus and messages. and turn daylight saving time on or off.
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. • Attach comment: Select this option to attach the comment to all subsequent photographs. • Done: Save changes and return to the setup menu. Comments can be viewed as metadata in ViewNX (supplied) or Capture NX 2 (available separately. Attach comment can be turned on and off by highlighting it and pressing 2. month. Daylight Turn daylight saving time on or off.

even if camera orientation is changed during shooting. allowing them to be rotated automatically during playback or when viewed in ViewNX or Capture NX 2 (available separately. The following orientations are recorded:
Landscape (wide) orientation
Camera rotated 90° clockwise
Camera rotated 90° counterclockwise
Camera orientation is not recorded when Off is selected. select On for the Rotate tall option in the playback menu (0 147).
Auto Image Rotation In continuous release mode (0 65). Choose this option when panning or taking photographs with the lens pointing up or down.
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G button ➜ B setup menu
Photographs taken while On is selected contain information on camera orientation.
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• Clean sensor and then start: Select this option to clean the image sensor before starting.
With the lens about ten centimeters (four inches) from a well-lit. Image dust off ref photo is available only when a CPU lens is mounted on the camera. The message shown at right will be displayed and “rEF” will appear in the viewfinder when cleaning is complete. When using a zoom lens. Select Clean sensor and then start only if the dust off reference data will not be used with existing photographs. set focus to infinity manually.
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Highlight one of the following options and press J. zoom all the way in. for more information. focus will automatically be set to infinity. • Start: The message shown at right will be displayed and “rEF” will appear in the viewfinder. frame the object so that it fills the viewfinder and then press the shutter-release button halfway.Image Dust off Ref Photo
G button ➜ B setup menu
Acquire reference data for the Image Dust Off option in Capture NX 2 (available separately. press G. featureless white object.
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Note that noise reduction will be performed if the subject is poorly lit. If the reference object is too bright or too dark. Reference images can not be viewed using computer imaging software. The monitor turns off when the shutter-release button is pressed.
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Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down to acquire Image Dust Off reference data. the camera may be unable to acquire Image Dust Off reference data and the message shown at right will be displayed. increasing recording times. Choose another reference object and repeat the process from step 1. A grid pattern is displayed when reference images are viewed on the camera.

the following 2 GB Eye-Fi cards can be used: Eye-Fi Card. When an Eye-Fi card is inserted. • 7: Eye-Fi upload enabled but no pictures available for upload. uploading data. Observe all local laws concerning wireless devices and choose Disable where wireless devices are prohibited.
G button ➜ B setup menu
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Firmware Version
View the current camera firmware version. • 8 (static): Eye-Fi upload enabled. turn the camera off and remove the card. Eye-Fi cards are for use only in the country of purchase.Eye-Fi Upload
G button ➜ B setup menu
This option is displayed only when an Eye-Fi memory card (available separately from third-party suppliers) is inserted in the camera.
Eye-Fi Cards Eye-Fi cards may emit wireless signals when Disable is selected.
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The retouch menu is used to create trimmed or retouched copies of the photographs on the memory card, and is only available when a memory card containing photographs is inserted in the camera. Movies can not be retouched.
Option 0 Option 0 D-Lighting 1 176 & Quick retouch 1 185 Red-eye correction 1 176 ' Straighten 185 Trim 177 ( Distortion control 185 Monochrome 1 178 ) Fisheye 185 Filter effects 1 178 q Color outline 186 Color balance 1 179 r Perspective control 186 Small picture 180 2 Stop-motion movie 2 187 Image overlay 2 182 Side-by-side p 189 comparison 3 NEF (RAW) % 184 processing 1 Not available with photographs taken with Monochrome selected for Set Picture Control or JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) images created with Monochrome selected for Set Picture Control (cross screen filter effects can be applied to monochrome images). 2 Can only be selected by pressing G button and selecting N tab. 3 Available only if J button is pressed in full-frame playback when a retouched image or original is displayed. i j k l m n 0 o

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Image Quality Except in the case of copies created with Trim, Small picture, Image overlay, NEF (RAW) processing, and Stop-motion movie, copies created from JPEG images are the same size and quality as the original, while copies created from NEF (RAW) photos are saved as large fine-quality JPEG images. Time stamps added with Custom Setting d6 (Date imprint; 0 160) may however be cropped out or illegible depending on the retouch options used.

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To create a retouched copy:

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Select retouch options.
For more information, see the section for the selected item. To return to full-frame playback without creating a retouched copy, press K.

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Press J to create a retouched copy. Retouched copies are indicated by a N icon.

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D-Lighting

G button ➜ N retouch menu

D-Lighting brightens shadows, making it ideal for dark or backlit photographs.

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Press 1 or 3 to choose the amount of correction performed. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Press J to copy the photograph.

Red-Eye Correction

G button ➜ N retouch menu

This option is used to correct “red-eye” caused by the flash, and is available only with photographs taken using the flash. The photograph selected for red-eye correction is previewed as shown at right. Confirm the effects of red-eye correction and create a copy as described in the following table. Note that red-eye correction may not always produce the expected results and may in very rare circumstances be applied to portions of the image that are not affected by red-eye; check the preview thoroughly before proceeding.
To Zoom in Zoom out View other areas of image Use X W Description Press X button to zoom in, W button to zoom out. While photo is zoomed in, use multi selector to view areas of image not visible in monitor. Keep multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly to other areas of frame. Navigation window is displayed when zoom buttons or multi selector is pressed; area currently visible in monitor is indicated by yellow border. Press J to cancel zoom. If the camera detects red-eye in the selected photograph, a copy will be created that has been processed to reduce its effects. No copy will be created if the camera is unable to detect red-eye.

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G button ➜ N retouch menu

Create a cropped copy of the selected photograph. The selected photograph is displayed with the selected crop shown in yellow; create a cropped copy as described in the following table.
To Increase size of crop Reduce size of crop Change crop aspect ratio Move crop Create copy J Use X W Description Press the X button to increase the size of the crop. Press the W button to reduce the size of the crop. Rotate the command dial to switch between aspect ratios of 3 : 2, 4 : 3, 5 : 4, 1 : 1, and 16 : 9. Use multi selector to move the crop to another area of the image. Save the current crop as a separate file.

Choose from the following filter effects. After adjusting filter effects as described below, press J to copy the photograph.
Description Creates the effect of a skylight filter, making the picture less Skylight blue. The effect can be previewed in the monitor as shown at right. Creates a copy with warm tone filter effects, giving the Warm copy a “warm” red cast. The effect can be previewed in the filter monitor. Red intensifier Intensify reds (Red intensifier), greens (Green intensifier), Green or blues (Blue intensifier). Press the multi selector up to intensifier increase the effect, down to decrease. Blue intensifier Add starburst effects to light sources. • Number of points: Choose from four, six, or eight. • Filter amount: Choose the brightness of the light sources affected. Cross • Filter angle: Choose the angle of the points. screen • Length of points: Choose the length of points. • Confirm: Preview the effects of the filter as shown at right. Press X to preview the copy full frame. • Save: Create a retouched copy. Option

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Add a soft filter effect. The effect is displayed in the monitor together with red. or 3 (low).
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Increase amount of magenta Zoom To zoom in on the image displayed in the monitor. 2 (normal). green.
Color Balance
G button ➜ N retouch menu
Use the multi selector to create a copy with modified color balance as shown below. you can zoom in and out with the X and W buttons and scroll the image with the multi selector. Use the multi selector to choose from 1 (high). press the L (A) button to toggle back and forth between color balance and zoom. When zoom is selected. The histogram will be updated to show data only for the portion of the image displayed in the monitor. While the image is zoomed in.
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differs from that described at the beginning of this section: instead of selecting a single photograph and then choosing a picture size.
The small picture option can be used during full-frame playback as described on page 175.
Highlight Choose size and press 2.
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Option 640×480 320×240 160×120
G button ➜ N retouch menu
Create a small copy of the selected picture. Selected pictures are marked by an icon. Suitable for e-mail. Selecting Small picture from the retouch menu displays the menu shown in Step 1. The procedure for selecting pictures after choosing Small picture from the retouch menu. Follow the steps below to create small copies of multiple pictures.
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Highlight Select image and press 2.
Highlight pictures using the multi selector and press the W button to select or deselect. the user selects a picture size first and then selects one or more photographs to copy at the selected size as described below.
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Press J to complete the operation.
Viewing Small Pictures Small pictures are indicated by a gray border.
Press J. or press G to exit to the retouch menu. highlight Yes and press J to copy pictures at the selected size and return to playback.

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Highlight Image overlay in the retouch menu and press 2. are noticeably better than overlays created in an imaging application. The dialog shown at right will be displayed. Repeat Steps 2–4 to select the second photo.
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Press J to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera. the results.
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G button ➜ N retouch menu
Image overlay combines two existing NEF (RAW) photographs to create a single picture that is saved separately from the originals.
Use the multi selector to highlight the first photograph in the overlay. choose an image quality of NEF (RAW). To view the highlighted photograph full frame.
Press J to select the highlighted photograph and return to the preview display. with Image 1 highlighted. all options are available). before creating an overlay. which make use of RAW data from the camera image sensor. The new picture is saved at current image quality and size settings.
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Press 1 or 3 to highlight Overlay and press J (to save the overlay without displaying a preview.0 doubles gain.0.
Highlight Image 1 or Image 2 and optimize exposure for the overlay by pressing 1 or 3 to set gain for the selected image to values between 0. shooting mode. The default value is 1. To return to Step 6 and select new photos or adjust gain. focal length.0.
Press J while the preview is displayed to save the overlay. and image orientation) and values for white balance and Picture Control as the photograph selected for Image 1. metering.
Press 4 or 2 to highlight the Preview column.
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To exit without copying the photograph.
Use the multi selector to highlight a photograph (to view the highlighted photograph full frame.
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Choose image quality (0 62). The resulting image will be displayed full-frame in the monitor. press and hold the X button).
Highlight NEF (RAW) processing in the retouch menu and press 2 to display a picture selection dialog listing only NEF (RAW) images created with this camera.NEF (RAW) Processing
Create JPEG copies of NEF (RAW) photographs. Press J to select the highlighted photograph and proceed to the next step.
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Highlight EXE and press J to create a JPEG copy of the selected photograph.

Results are not guaranteed with other lenses. and certain other lenses excluded). fisheye.
Straighten
G button ➜ N retouch menu
Create a straightened copy of the selected image.
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Create copies with enhanced saturation and contrast. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Select Auto to let the camera correct distortion automatically and then make fine adjustments using the multi selector. Press J to copy the photograph. D-Lighting is applied as required to brighten dark or backlit subjects. or press K to exit to playback without creating a copy. 4 to reduce pincushion distortion (note that greater amounts of distortion control result in more of the edges being cropped out).
Distortion Control
G button ➜ N retouch menu
Create copies with reduced peripheral distortion.

or press K to exit to playback without creating a copy. Press J to copy the photograph.
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Perspective Control
Create copies that reduce the effects of perspective taken from the base of a tall object.Color Outline
G button ➜ N retouch menu
Create an outline copy of a photograph to use as a base for painting. The effect can be previewed in the edit display. Use the multi selector to adjust perspective (note that greater amounts of perspective control result in more of the edges being cropped out).
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Highlight Create movie and press J. Highlight the desired frame size and press J. The pictures in the movie are marked with L. if the first frame is after the last frame.
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Press 4 and 2 to select a photograph for the first frame (keep the multi selector pressed to scroll rapidly through the photographs) and press J to select.
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Highlight Frame rate and press 2 to display a menu of frame rate options. Follow the steps below to create a stop-motion movie from photographs taken with the camera. the frames in between will appear in the movie in reverse order.
Use the multi selector to choose the last frame as described Step 4.
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G button ➜ N retouch menu
Selecting Stop-motion movie from the retouch menu displays the menu shown in Step 1.
Highlight Frame size and press 2 to display a menu of frame size options.
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Select Save. • Cancel: Exit without making further changes. • Middle image: Remove frames from the middle of the movie. highlight Edit and press J. select Preview. highlight Save and press J to proceed to Step 7. To choose a new frame rate. select Frame rate. The movie can be paused. small copies.
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The menu shown at right will be displayed.
Viewing Stop-motion Movies Stop-motion movies are marked with a 1 icon in full-frame playback. or images created with other devices.
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If multiple copies exist for the current source image. If the copy was created from two Source Retouched images using Image overlay.
The source image is displayed on the left. press and hold the X button.
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Compare retouched copies to the original photographs. press 1 or 3 to view the other copies. press the K button.
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Select a retouched copy (shown by a N icon) or a photograph that has been retouched in fullframe playback and press J.
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Compare the copy with the original. press 1 or 3 to image copy view the other source image.
Highlight Side-by-side comparison in the retouch menu and press J. or press J to return to playback with the highlighted image displayed.

setup. added to the top of the menu in the order they are used.
In the m RECENT SETTINGS menu or O MY MENU. a customized list of options from the playback.
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Highlight Recent settings or My Menu and press J. Press 1 or 3 to highlight an option and press 2 to select. and My Menu.
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m Recent Settings: Viewing Recent Settings
The recent settings menu lists the twenty most recently used settings. follow the steps below. shooting. highlight Choose tab and press 2. To display the custom menu. and retouch menus.m Recent Settings/O My Menu
The camera offers a choice of two custom menus: a recent settings menu consisting of the twenty most recently used settings.

items indicated by a V icon can not be selected.
Highlight items and press 2 to select or deselect. Options can be added. highlight Remove items and press 2.
❚❚ Deleting Options from My Menu
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The My Menu option can be used to create and edit a customized list of up to 20 options from the playback. shooting.
Highlight the desired menu item and press J.
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Select items.
In My Menu. and reordered as described below. Items currently in My Menu are indicated by a checkmark. deleted. Press J to add the new item. setup.
Highlight the name of the menu containing the option you wish to add and press 2.

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Select an item. press the O button. highlight Rank items and press 2. press O again to remove the selected item from My Menu. Repeat Steps 2–3 to reposition additional items.
❚❚ Reordering Options in My Menu
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Before using a Nikon flash unit not listed in this section. contact a Nikon-authorized service representative for more information. but damage the sync circuitry of the camera or flash. Optional flash units can be attached directly to the camera accessory shoe as described below.Optional Flash Units (Speedlights)
The camera supports the Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS) and can be used with CLS-compatible flash units. flash accessories can be connected via a sync cable. SB-600.
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The Nikon Creative Lighting System (CLS)
Nikon’s advanced Creative Lighting System (CLS) offers improved communication between the camera and compatible flash units for improved flash photography.
Use Only Nikon Flash Accessories Use only Nikon flash units.

SB-28DX. SB-29S 3 SB-24 Flash mode SB-50DX 1 A Non-TTL auto ✔ — ✔ — M Manual ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ G Repeating flash ✔ — — — ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ REAR Rear-curtain sync 4 1 In P. SB-26. the flash has fired at full power and the photograph may be underexposed. SB-30. If the controls on the optional SB-900. SB-800. and SB-50DX manuals. The D5000 is not included in the “digital SLR” category in the SB-80DX. When an SC-series 17.8G ED lenses only. A. refer to the section on CLS-compatible digital SLR cameras. or SU-800 flash unit are used to set flash compensation. 28. 2 and 3).❚❚ Other Flash Units
The following flash units can be used in non-TTL auto and manual modes. v. m. In i-TTL. SB-29 3. y. 1. Y will appear in the information display. SB-15 SB-21B 3. t. lower built-in flash and use optional flash unit only. SB-27 2. or 29 sync cable is used for off-camera flash photography. We recommend that you choose spot metering to select standard i-TTL flash control. u. z. If the flash unit supports CLS.
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Notes on Optional Flash Units Refer to the Speedlight manual for detailed instructions.
SB-80DX. If the flash-ready indicator blinks for about three seconds after a photograph is taken. SB-20. Set flash unit to A (non-TTL auto flash). correct exposure may not be achieved in i-TTL mode. SB-16B. x. r. i-TTL flash control can be used at ISO sensitivities between 200 and 3200. If an optional flash unit is attached in shooting modes other than j. as this may produce incorrect exposure. 4 Available when camera is used to select flash mode. SB-25. 2 Flash mode is automatically set to TTL and shutter-release is disabled. SB-23. SB-22S. SB-28. 3 Autofocus is available with AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR ED 105mm f/2. use the flash panel or bounce adapter provided with the flash unit. At values over 3200. the desired results may not be achieved at some ranges or aperture settings. SB-22.

and SB-400 provide red-eye reduction. the camera AF-assist illuminator is used for AF-assist illumination and red-eye reduction. SB-600. autofocus is not available with the focus points shown in 17–105 mm 106–135 mm gray.
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Notes on Optional Flash Units (Continued) The SB-900. and SU-800 provide AF-assist illumination with the following restrictions: • SB-900: Active AF-assist illumination is available for all focus points. with 17–135 mm AF lenses. however. SB-800. active AF-assist illumination is not available with the focus points shown in gray. • SB-800.

use of a filter is not recommended when the subject is framed against a bright light. see page 204 for details. filters manufactured by other makers may interfere with autofocus or the electronic rangefinder. Power • Quick Charger MH-23 (0 16): The MH-23 can be used to recharge EN-EL9a and sources EN-EL9 batteries.Other Accessories
At the time of writing. –4. See the websites listed on page xvi for the latest information on supported operating systems. C-PL. • To prevent moiré. slip-in. +2. • DK-20C Eyepiece Correction Lenses: Lenses are available with diopters of –5. –2. O56. ND400. Use Nikon filters.7 m–1). ND4. the following accessories were available for the D5000. Y48. +0. ND4S. • Camera Control Pro 2: Control the camera remotely from a computer and save photographs directly to the computer hard disk. The body cap keeps the mirror. B8. See the filter manual for details. X0. Use eyepiece correction lenses only if the desired focus eyepiece can not be achieved with the built in diopter adjustment control (–1. AC Adapter EH-5a: These accessories can be used to power the camera for extended periods (EH-5 AC adapters can also be used). The rubber eyecup can not be used with eyepiece correction lenses. ND2S.5. and SB-400 flash units • Nikon Wireless Remote Speedlight SB-R200 (0 198) • Wireless Speedlight Commander SU-800 • Capture NX 2: A complete photo editing package. ND8. SB-800. Y52. 0. Use the C-PL circular polarizing filter instead. +1.7 to +0. or when a bright light source is in the frame. • Power Connector EP-5. • The D5000 can not be used with linear polarizing filters. • Center-weighted metering is recommended with filters with exposure factors (filter factors) over 1 × (Y44. A12. –3. SB-600. The EN-EL9a can be recharged using an MH-23 quick charger. EN-EL9 batteries can also be used.
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. Optional • Nikon Speedlights SB-900. Software Note: Use the latest versions of Nikon software. The EP-5 is required to connect the camera to the EH-5a or EH-5. A2. X1. and +3 m–1 when the camera diopter adjustment control is in the Viewfinder neutral position (–1 m–1). B2. Most Nikon software offers an auto update feature when the computer is connected to the Internet. • Nikon filters can be divided into three types: screw-on. ND8S. R60. and rearinterchange. B12). viewfinder screen. and low-pass filter free of dust Body cap when a lens is not in place. Filters • The NC and L37C filters are recommended for protecting the lens. Test eyepiece correction lenses before purchase to ensure that the desired focus accessories can be achieved.
• Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL9a (0 16–17): Additional EN-EL9a batteries are available from local retailers and Nikon service representatives.

insert a fingernail into the gap and open the battery chamber (w). 4 GB † 8 GB † Professional: 1 GB. The ML-L3 uses a 3 V CR2025 battery. 1 GB. All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used. Ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct orientation (r). which connect with the 4 mark on the terminal connector aligned with the 2 mark next to the accessories accessory terminal as shown at right (to access the accessory terminal. 1 GB. For more details on the above cards. 4 GB †. 2 GB *. 4 GB †. 1 GB. 12 GB †.
Other cards have not been tested. 8 GB †. 2 GB *. check that the device supports SDHC. 6 GB †. 4 GB †. 4 GB †. 4 GB † 8 GB † SanDisk Toshiba Panasonic
* If card will be used with card reader or other device. 2 GB *. 8 GB † Lexar Media Platinum II: 512 MB. open the connector cover. The D5000 is equipped with an accessory terminal for MC-DC2 remote cords (0 86) and GP-1 GPS units Accessory (0 114). close the cover when the terminal is not in use). 8 GB †. † SDHC compliant. 1 GB. 16 GB †.
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512 MB. please contact the manufacturer. 16 GB †. check that the device supports 2GB cards.ML-L3 wireless remote control (0 67): Use as a remote shutter release for self-portraits or to prevent blur caused by camera shake. regardless of speed. If card will be used with card reader or other device. 32 GB † 512 MB. 16 GB † 512 MB. 2 GB *.
Remote controls Pressing the battery-chamber latch to the right (q).
Approved Memory Cards
The following SD memory cards have been tested and approved for use in the D5000. 8 GB †.

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Position the power connector cable so that it passes through the power connector slot and close the batterychamber cover.
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Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC adapter (e) and the EP-5 power cable to the DC socket (r). A P icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is powered by the AC adapter and power connector.Attaching a Power Connector and AC Adapter
Turn the camera off before attaching an optional power connector and AC adapter.
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To mirror. and remove fingerprints and other stains. return the monitor to the storage position.Caring for the Camera
Storage
When the camera will not be used for an extended period. To prevent mold or mildew. apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft viewfinder cloth and clean with care. such as lenses or optional Speedlights. These glass elements are easily damaged. Do not apply pressure. keep the can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid. store the camera in a dry. Important: Dust or other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage not covered under warranty.
Servicing the Camera and Accessories The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing. If Lens. remove the battery. should be included when the camera is inspected or serviced. dry area with the terminal cover in place. Remove dust and lint with a blower. Do not store your camera with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that: • are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60% • are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields. wipe off sand or salt with a cloth lightly dampened in distilled water and dry thoroughly. Remove dust and lint with a blower. using an aerosol blower. After using the camera at the beach or seaside. and store the battery in a cool. Monitor wipe the surface lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. then wipe gently with a soft. thinner. dry cloth. and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees apply to these services). as this could result in damage or malfunction. Frequent inspection and servicing are particularly recommended if the camera is used professionally. Any accessories regularly used with the camera. or other volatile chemicals. Camera body
Do not use alcohol. such as televisions or radios • are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below –10 °C (14 °F)
Cleaning
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Image sensor cleaning is most effective when the camera is placed base down as shown at right. The filter can be cleaned at any time using the Clean now option. you can clean the filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu.
Press the G button to display the menus.
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Highlight Clean now and press J.The Low-Pass Filter
The image sensor that acts as the camera’s picture element is fitted with a low-pass filter to prevent moiré.
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❚❚ “Clean Now”
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The message shown at right will be displayed while cleaning is in progress. If you suspect that dirt or dust on the filter is appearing in photographs. or cleaning can be performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.

Cleaning is performed by vibrating the image sensor. clean the image sensor manually (0 208) or consult a Nikon-authorized service representative. Image sensor cleaning may not be performed at startup if the flash is on.
Display the Clean image sensor menu as described in Step 2 on the previous page. Clean at startup The image sensor is cleaned automatically at startup and at 7 & shutdown shutdown. Image Sensor Cleaning Using camera controls interrupts image sensor cleaning. Cleaning can be performed again after a short wait. image sensor cleaning may be temporarily disabled to protect the camera’s internal circuitry.❚❚ “Clean at Startup/Shutdown”
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Highlight one of the following options and press J. If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession. If dust can not be fully removed using the options in the Clean image sensor menu.

the filter can be cleaned manually as described below.
Examine the low-pass filter.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down. If no foreign objects are present.
Holding the camera so that light falls on the low-pass filter. Note. however. revealing the low-pass filter.
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Turn the camera on and press the G button to display the menus.
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Select Lock mirror up for cleaning.
Remove the lens. The mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open. G button
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The message shown at right will be displayed in the monitor.
A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the low-pass filter. Turn the camera off and insert a fully-charged EN-EL9a battery or connect an optional EP-5 power connector and EH-5a AC adapter. examine the filter for dust or lint.❚❚ Manual Cleaning
If foreign matter can not be removed from the low-pass filter using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 206).
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End cleaning or inspection immediately. 0 202) or the clean image options available in some third-party imaging applications. To prevent damage to the curtain. Under no circumstances should you touch or wipe the filter. and foreign matter may enter the camera when lenses are removed or exchanged.
Use a Reliable Power Source The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged. Replace the lens or body cap.
Remove any dust and lint from the filter with a blower. as the bristles could damage the filter. however. Dirt that can not be removed with a blower can only be removed by Nikon-authorized service personnel. • If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised. observe the following precautions: • Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source while the mirror is raised. The D5000. clean the filter as described above. If the camera powers off while the mirror is raised.
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Clean the filter. Photographs affected by the presence of foreign matter on the filter can be retouched using Capture NX 2 (available separately. Do not use a blower-brush. be sure to replace the body cap provided with the camera. Avoid exchanging lenses in dusty environments. Once inside the camera. To protect the camera when no lens is in place. being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign matter that may be adhering to the body cap. Should foreign matter find its way onto the low-pass filter. the curtain will close automatically.
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Dust and lint should be gently removed with a blower. When using an aerosol blower. Cleaning: When cleaning the camera body.Caring for the Camera and Battery: Cautions
Do not drop: The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration. See “The Low-Pass Filter” (0 206. Keep away from strong magnetic fields: Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.
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. then wipe gently with a soft. Lens contacts: Keep the lens contacts clean. dry cloth. or affect the product’s internal circuitry. Intense light may cause the image sensor to deteriorate or produce a white blur effect in photographs. keep the can vertical to prevent discharge of liquid. Rusting of the internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage. To remove fingerprints and other stains from the lens. 208) for information on cleaning the low-pass filter. and may malfunction if immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity. apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth and wipe the lens carefully. The lens and mirror are easily damaged. damage data stored on the memory card. can cause condensation inside the device. wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly. Avoid sudden changes in temperature: Sudden changes in temperature. or tear the curtain. use a blower to gently remove dust and lint. place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature. avoid carrying the product from one location to another while the AC adapter is connected. Do not touch the shutter curtain: The shutter curtain is extremely thin and easily damaged. poke it with cleaning tools. To prevent condensation. Keep dry: This product is not waterproof. Forcibly cutting power in these circumstances could result in loss of data or in damage to product memory or internal circuitry. Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on the curtain. After using the camera at the beach or seaside. These actions could scratch. To prevent an accidental interruption of power. such as those that occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day. Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source: Do not unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or while images are being recorded or deleted. or subject it to powerful air currents from a blower. Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun: Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun or other strong light source for an extended period. deform. Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor.

store the camera case in a plastic bag. Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before putting it away. Notes on the monitor: The monitor may contain a few pixels that are always lit or that do not light. Charge the battery before use. ready a spare EN-EL9a battery and keep it fully charged. as this could cause damage or malfunction. Images recorded with the product are unaffected. Replace the terminal cover before putting the battery away. Store the battery in a cool. Observe due caution when handling the battery. Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois leather. To prevent mold or mildew. store the camera in a dry. Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright light. When taking photographs on important occasions. dry place. Depending on your location. Once warmed. Used batteries are a valuable resource. however. Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment. This is common to all TFT LCD monitors and does not indicate a malfunction. Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower. Batteries may leak or explode if improperly handled. take the camera out of storage at least once a month. Observe the following precautions when handling batteries: Turn the product off before replacing the battery. Note that desiccant gradually loses its capacity to absorb moisture and should be replaced at regular intervals. Please recycle used batteries in accord with local regulations.
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. Do not. dry cloth before use. Should the monitor break. Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair battery performance. After removing the battery from the camera. as this may cause the material to deteriorate. well-ventilated area. Be sure the battery is fully charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather. care should be taken to avoid injury from broken glass and to prevent liquid crystal from the monitor touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth.Storage: To prevent mold or mildew. remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic bag containing a desiccant. Do not apply pressure to the monitor. be sure to replace the terminal cover. a cold battery may recover some of its charge. the capacity of batteries tends to decrease. If the product will not be used for an extended period. On cold days. Batteries: Dirt on the battery terminals can prevent the camera from functioning and should be removed with a soft. Return the monitor to the storage position before transporting the camera or leaving it unattended. it may be difficult to purchase replacement batteries on short notice. The battery may become hot when used for extended periods. Keep a spare battery in a warm place and exchange the two as necessary. Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat.

Note that disconnecting the power source or pressing the reset button may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred. turn the camera off. disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. Data already recorded to the card will not be affected.
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. confirm that On is selected for Auto Information Display (0 168) and that battery is charged. In most cases. Camera does not respond to controls: See “A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras. In the event of continued malfunction. If information display does not appear when you remove your finger from shutter-release button. or. this phenomenon is slot cover caused by a strong external static charge.Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected.
Display
Viewfinder is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 25. if Reset button you are using an AC adapter (available separately). 28). Information display does not appear in monitor: Shutter-release button is pressed halfway. contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Displays turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers.” below. using a paper clip. unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop Memory card functioning. taking care to avoid burns. open the memory card slot cover and. Turn the camera off. 202). Viewfinder is dark: Insert a fully-charged battery (0 16. press the reset button by the memory card slot (this also resets the camera clock). check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. 0 157). Viewfinder display is unresponsive and dim: The response times and brightness of this display vary with temperature. and turn the camera on again. A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances. If the problem persists. remove and replace the battery.

or saturation. White balance bracketing unavailable: NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 63). Full range of shutter speeds not available: Flash in use (0 72). 160). Effects of Picture Control differ from image to image: A (auto) is selected for sharpening. Only one shot taken each time shutter-release button is pressed in continuous shooting mode: Lower built-in flash (0 66). If problem persists. Turn long exposure noise reduction on when shooting at shutter speeds of “bulb” or “time” (0 151). M)
Shutter-release disabled: • Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to M (0 195). Image can not be selected as source for preset white balance: Image was not created with D5000 (0 102). • Mode dial rotated to S after shutter speed of “bulb” or “time” selected in mode M: choose new shutter speed (0 82). contrast. Can not measure white balance: Subject is too dark or too bright (0 100). For consistent results over a series of photos. • Adjust Set Picture Control settings (0 106). or A (0 90).
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. S. Reddish areas appear in photos or textures are uneven: Reddish areas and uneven textures may appear in long time-exposures. S. Date is not imprinted on photographs: NEF (RAW) or NEF+JPEG image quality option selected for image quality (0 62.Smudges appear in photographs: Clean front and rear lens elements. Exposure compensation can not be used: Choose mode P.
Shooting (P. Menu item can not be selected: Some options are not available in all modes. Colors are unnatural: • Adjust white balance to match light source (0 96). perform image sensor cleaning (0 206). Metering can not be changed: Autoexposure lock is in effect (0 89). A. choose another setting (0 109).

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Flashing areas. • Memory card is locked (0 24). Can not select photo for printing: Photo is in NEF (RAW) format.

Mac OS. The SD logo is a trademark of the SD Card Association. PictBridge and the SDHC logo are trademarks. and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. • DPOF: Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is an industry-wide standard that allows pictures to be printed from print orders stored on the memory card. • PictBridge: A standard developed through cooperation with the digital camera and printer industries. Microsoft.0: The Design Rule for Camera File Systems (DCF) is a standard widely used in the digital camera industry to ensure compatibility among different makes of camera.21. • Exif version 2. the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. allowing photographs to be output directly to a printer without first transferring them to a computer.❚❚ Supported Standards
• DCF Version 2. or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface is a standard for multimedia interfaces used in consumer electronics and AV devices capable of transmitting audiovisual data and control signals to HDMI-compliant devices via a single cable connection.
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. Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks. HDMI. All other trade names mentioned in this manual or the other documentation provided with your Nikon product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. a standard in which information stored with photographs is used for optimal color reproduction when the images are output on Exif-compliant printers.21: The D5000 supports Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format for Digital Still Cameras) version 2.
Trademark Information Macintosh.

tester waits for exposure meters to turn off after monitor is turned off. six shots are then taken in succession and monitor turned on for 4 s and then turned off. focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times after shutter-release button has been pressed halfway for 3 s.6 °F) with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3.4 °F (±2 °C/3. shutter speed 1/250 s. Soiled contacts can reduce battery performance. temperature. ISO sensitivity set to ISO 200.6G VR lens under the following test conditions: continuous release mode. focus mode set to AF-C. Live view not used. 2 Measured at 20 °C/68 °F with an AF-S DX NIKKOR 18–55mm f/3. monitor is turned on for 4 s. • Use batteries immediately after charging. The following can reduce battery life: • Using the monitor • Keeping the shutter-release button pressed halfway • Repeated autofocus operations • Taking NEF (RAW) photographs • Slow shutter speeds • Using a GP-1 GPS unit • Using VR (vibration reduction) mode with VR lenses To ensure that you get the most from rechargeable Nikon EN-EL9a batteries: • Keep the battery contacts clean.Battery Life
The number of shots that can be taken with fully-charged batteries varies with the condition of the battery. white balance set to v. image size set to M (medium). cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off.5–5. • Single-frame release mode (CIPA standard 1): Approximately 510 shots • Continuous release mode (Nikon standard 2): Approximately 2900 shots 1 Measured at 23 °C/73. Sample figures for EN-EL9a (1080 mAh) batteries are given below. after photograph is taken. image quality set to JPEG basic.5–5. and how the camera is used.
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. flash fired at full power once every other shot.6G VR lens under the following test conditions: lens cycled from infinity to minimum range and one photograph taken at default settings once every 30 s. Batteries will lose their charge if left unused.